How can I delete an imessage contact?

Hi. I have an iphone 4s. I have deleted a specific contact, and he is no longer in my contacts. Yet, when I try to write a new text message, if I hit the add button to search my contacts, his name and number still come up with the blue imessage icon. Can anyone tell me how to delete this info from my phone?
Thanks!

I believe (and this is just my opinion) this information is in some type of message history just like email addresses were held in a history file and couldn't be deleted except with a restore as a new device. If someone knows something else, I'll be happy to listen to them too. I really don't think you can get rid of it without a restore.

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