of Jonesboro, AR
February 24, 1934 - December 9, 2017
Mr. J.W. Massey, 83, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born February 24, 1934, in Bono to Earnest Ray and Ora (Johnson) Massey.
He worked in refrigeration and air conditioning, and was a member of the Bono United Methodist Church. He had served in the US Army, and enjoyed working outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Earnestine Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Tolbert Massey; two sons, Don (the late Gayla) Massey of Benton, and Terry (Karen) Massey of Jonesboro; three brothers, Alton Massey, Elwood Massey and Jim Massey; one sister, Nelma Kent; four grandchildren, Daniel Massey, Meghan Brodell, Autumn Pride, and Adam Massey; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 12, at 1:00pm, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington, Jonesboro, with Tom Dillinger officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery at Bono.
Pallbearers will by Ryan Tolbert, Tim Leonard, Shane Leonard, Sean Tolbert, Gary Tolbert, and Anthony Mahan.
There will be a visitation Monday evening 5:00-7:00pm at the Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Lasting memorials may be made to Bono United Methodist Church, 202 E. College St, Bono, AR 72416.
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7 Condolence(s)
Sherry Craig
Friday, December 22, 2017
Barbara and the entire Massey family. I am so very sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .. May GOD comfort you in the way only HE can.
Royce and Patricia Casey
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Barbara and family,
So saddened to hear of Jubby's passing. I know these are hard times but we have the promise that one day we will be with our loved ones. I am sorry we could not make it to the services, but we had prior commitments. We will be sure to hold you and the family up in our prayers today and the days to come. May God richly comfort you in His love.
Ms Allison
Monday, December 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again. John 5:28, 29 gives this assurance. Hope this thought brings comfort.
Sharon Hill
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Ms. Barbara Massey and Mr. Terry Massey along with the entire family and friends, my most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew J W when I worked at the motor shop. I know I miss his smiles and wit that he had about him. May God Bless you and the family
Shanna pulver
Sunday, December 10, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Barbara and J.W. would bring me coupons to church when Gunner was a baby. Very sweet people. I will keep your family in our prayers.
Stephen Greenwood
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Every year I tell someone the story that J.W. and I spent Christmas morning together on the roof of Gene Stimson's Supermarket, one year, trying to get the refrigeration running. He was a good friend and was a really great person. I know he will be missed by all of us.
Shanna Pulver
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Barbara and family. I am very sorry for you loss. I will be praying for your family. I always thought the world of y'all, and Mrs Barbara would bring me diaper coupons when Gunner was a baby! Sending prayers