of Marshall, AR
October 22, 1940 - July 25, 2019
Roy Gene Massey, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep as the sun came up on July 25, 2019. Roy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was born on October 22, 1940 in Marshall, Arkansas to Roy Alexander Massey and Elsie Glenna (Martin) Massey. He was their third child and firstborn son. Roy married his wife, Sharon (Freeman) Massey on June 8, 1960. They were still happily married after 59 years. They had three sons: Jeffrey Gene, Gregory Gene, and Eric Leroy. Roy was a farmer and apartment owner for most of his life, served in the National Guard, and worked for the Arkansas Forestry Commission for over 30 years with much of that time spent serving as the County Ranger for Searcy County. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in both Marshall and Conway, Arkansas.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elsie, and his son, Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his two sons, Greg (Pam) Massey and Eric (Ashley) Massey; his grandchildren, Christine (Ben) Massey Wallace, Raegan Massey, Haleigh Massey, Alex Massey, Alyssa (Jacob) Seiter, Tarah (Kiefer) Ramsey, and Isaac Barr; his great-grandchildren, Ethan and Audrey Seiter; his two sisters, Rose (Carl) Harrington and Faye (Jerry) Riggins; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Roy loved God, his family, his work, deer hunting, and dessert of all kinds. He was a successful businessman who built his family legacy from the ground up, making countless friends and colleagues along the way. Though he could be perceived as a stoic man of few words, he loved to surprise you with an unexpected joke followed by his big goofy grin that could cure any bad day. Roy was best known for his unfailing work ethic, his perseverance in the face of adversity, his sharp mind, his infectious sense of humor, and his endless compassion for others.
Funeral services for Roy will be 3:00 PM Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 2:00 till 3:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
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14 Condolence(s)
barbara and clifton ragland
Monday, July 29, 2019
Sharon and family I wanted to make the services but I was sick. my thoughts and prayers are with you and he is in such a better place than we are now but will be missed!
barbara ragland
Brenda Lewis
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Roy Gene and his family were life long friends of my family in Newnata, May God comfort you during this time.
Dianne Mays
Saturday, July 27, 2019
I am so sorry for your families loss.Roy was such a sweet loving man .Hugs and much love to you all,my prayers are with you .
Mark Wadkins
Saturday, July 27, 2019
My dad and Roy Gene spent many days and nights fighting wild fires over the southern part of the county! I've seen and will miss that grin ya'll mentioned in the obituary! Our thoughts and prayers will be with ya'll during this time of loss!
Kenneth and Janet Rainbolt
Friday, July 26, 2019
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was a nice man. Look to God for comfort at this sad time.
George and Renee Pierce
Friday, July 26, 2019
So sorry, Sharon. I have a lot of good and fun memories of Roy Gene and you too from way back.
Ima Rae George Pierce
Mike and Pam Mowery
Friday, July 26, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Romey Jenkins
Friday, July 26, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Janita King
Thursday, July 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Roy’s family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time of great loss to your family. I remember him as such a nice person and so good to others. Always a pleasure to run into him when he worked for the Forestry Service.
Sherri Parks Ragland
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Very sorry for your loss. I am keeping all of you in my prayers.
Bruce Stewart
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Prayers for everyone he leaves behind.
Mike Brown Family
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Rest In Peace in the arms of God
Edwin E. Waddell
Thursday, July 25, 2019
One of the main reasons that the Arkansas Forestry Commission was a fine agency was because of employees like Roy Massey. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Thursday, July 25, 2019
To all of Mr. Roy Gene’s families, we are so sorry for his passing, but knowing that he is in a better place, is a comfort. Sharing memories of him and the healthy days with him will be dear to you. Praying for all of you, comfort, rest, peace and knowing that he is well and rejoicing is a blessing and you will see him again. Hugs, love and prayers to all of you.