Steven Allen Massey

Steven Allen Massey, 57, was born December 8, 1963 and died October 3, 2021. He was born in Dover, Delaware and was later transplanted to Texas. He graduated from high school in 1982 in Kerens, Texas. After high school, Steven enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 3 years as a calibration technician. In 1987 he met the love of his life, Johnnieann Massey. They were married in 1994 and shared their lives together until his death.

Steven was a big presence and lit up a room with his boisterous laugh and smile that he always wore. Not having children of his own, he stepped into the role as stepfather to Johnnieanns daughter, Jennifer and raised her as if she was his own. Steven was a big kid and had a playful personality. He loved games, music, movies and concerts and shared that love with his daughter and grandchildren. His fun loving side showed in his long going “birthday card” war with his sister Donna, both doing their best to “one up” one another with the most outrageous or ridiculous birthday card every year.

Steven was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and provider. He was selfless and put others' needs before his own. He loved ferrets and was the best human Dad to 12 little weasels over the past 27 years.

Steven is survived by his wife, Johnnieann Massey, daughter Jennifer Pennebaker, grandchildren, Aidan and Khloe and son-in-law Kyle Pennebaker. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Wasson and her husband Terry Wasson, Sister Sueann Waller, Sister Sherry Honeysuckle, Brother Benny Owen and his wife Hope, Brother Lynn Massey and his wife Charlene, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, Jean and Bobby Massey.

A private memorial with interment will be held on Tuesday, October 19th at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made in memory of Steven to The American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/?form=legacy or Texas Ferret Lovers Rescue https://txferretrescue.org/. Cards and condolences may be sent to 403 Dula Circle, Duncanville TX 75116.