Msgt B. Massey Sr.

MSgt John B. Massey Sr., age 89, of Huber Heights, passed away on March 7, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1933 to the late Burgoyne and Dr. Mary F. Harris.

He was raised on his grandparents' farm in Brassfield, Kentucky and began running it at a young age. He was a Deacon at Goodloe Baptist Church. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served 26 years active duty, retiring, and working as a civil engineer for the Department of Defense at WPAFB. He was a Kentucky Colonel. Above all, John loved his family and did everything in his power to make sure they were secure, well taken care of and nurtured.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gonzella Massey; his sons: John B. Massey Jr. and Gregory H. Massey; daughter: Valerie Jackson; brother-in-law: Roland Atley; and son-in-law: Fletcher Hawkins Jr.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Constance Y. Massey; his son: John B. (Heather) Massey III; daughters: Angela (Willie) Files, Felicia Hawkins, Monica (James) Ashe; grandchildren: Johnathan, Gregory J., Matthew, Zachary, Ryan, Christina, Emmanuelle, Appollonia, Bailey, Sean, and Stefan; his sister: Joan Atley; a host of precious great-grandchildren, beloved nieces: Gail and Roberta, extended family, and his Wright Patt family.

A visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. A graveside service will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:30pm, where he will be laid to rest.

John's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

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