Mr. Richard Lee Massey

March 14, 1944 – March 1, 2024

Mr. Richard Lee Massey, age 79, of Collinsville, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Massey was born on March 14, 1944 in Childersburg, Alabama. He retired from Goodyear’s Tire in Gadsden, Alabama and attended Highland Baptist Church in Fort Payne.

He is survived by:

Wife: Diane N. Massey

Daughters: Gina Massey & Lorna Massey

Grandchildren: Ashley Andrews (Jordan), Richard Torres, & Adrian Torres

Great-Grandchildren: Jacelyn Andrews, Emmett Andrews, & Dean Andrews

Brothers: Joe Massey & Roy Massey (Diane)

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Leaman & Julia Massey

Sister: Sheila Smith

Pallbearers: Richard Torres, Adrian Torres, Jordan Andrews, Wayne Meadows, Jerid Reeves, & Brent Reeves

Honorary Pallbearers: Joseph Massey, Roy Massey, Emmett Andrews, & Dean Andrews

The family is accepting flowers or donations to the Alabama Baptist Childrens Homes (www.alabamachild.org) or to Gideon’s International (www.gideons.org)

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Monday, March 4, 2024

Visitation Location: Highland Baptist Church

Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Monday, March 4, 2024

Funeral Location: Highland Baptist Church in Fort Payne, AL (2004 Clark Ave. NE)

Funeral Time: 2:00 PM

Officiating: Rev. Steve Davis & Rev. John Keefe

Burial

Date of Burial: Monday, March 4, 2024

Burial Location: Copeland Bridge Cemetery in Collinsville, AL

Share your condolences:

7 entries.

Deirdra Smith from Collinsville wrote on March 4, 2024 at 1:48 pm

Gina, Lorna, Diana I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious loved one. He was a good person.

Jo Ann from Myers wrote on March 3, 2024 at 3:32 am

Diana,Gina and Lorna I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God will be with you and comfort you at this time. Love you all.

Mike and Charlene Arthur from Collinsville wrote on March 3, 2024 at 2:54 am

Gina and Lorna, I am so sorry about your dad. I love you both so much and will be praying for you and your families. I wish I could see you both more.

Carla Strobel from Jonestown Pennsylvania wrote on March 3, 2024 at 1:55 am

Oh my goodness… I am so sorry Diane. Lorna and Gina. For your loss. My heart breaks for you all and I’m sending my love to each of you.. Richard was such a good person and a good man. He was funny, and he loved to laugh. And my mama loved him so much. May he rest in it the angels arms!! 💔

Carol Massey from Crossville wrote on March 3, 2024 at 1:15 am

My heart hurts for you all. Plus, mine is broken. Uncle Richard was always my run to man if my daddy wasn't around. Life won't be the same without him. 😓❤️🙏

Randall & Jo Ann Stricklin from Collinsville wrote on March 3, 2024 at 12:41 am

Our deepest condolences praying for the family's comfort and peace.

Trevor and Norie Stricklin from Collinsville wrote on March 3, 2024 at 12:36 am

Our condolences to Diane and family..