Joe was an Air Force veteran. He retired from Memphis Light Gas and Water after 37 years of service as a Stores foreman. Joe was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Marie Massey. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Adona; brother Jack Massey (Deana) of Atoka; son Phil Massey (Sandy) of Chattanooga; daughter Laura Fisackerly (Mike) of Brighton; and daughter Joy Dedman (Mike) of Southaven. Joe’s grandchildren are Tyler Massey, Houston Massey, Lauren Fisackerly, Jordan Fisackerly (Lyssa), Kristen Fisackerly, Nathan Fisackerly, Mika Dedman, Noah Dedman, and Jade Dedman. He had one great grandchild, Elijah Fisackerly (Jordan & Lyssa).
Funeral services will be held at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Germantown Road, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm with the funeral services following at 2:00pm. His six grandsons will serve as Pall Bearers for the funeral.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Broadway Baptist Church missions fund to help spread the gospel locally, nationally, and around the world.
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