William “Bill” Franklin Massey passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 due to complications of ALS. Born on March 14, 1936 in Franklinton, NC; he was the son of the late Peyton Howard Massey, Sr. and Roselle Sears Massey. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Agronomy. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army and worked in the Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare Labs in Edgewood, MD.
Bill spent over 30 years working in the Agrochemical and Specialty Chemical business of ELANCO, DowElanco and Dow AgroSciences in Sales and Sales Management. Beginning in 1987, he worked extensively with tree growth regulators as a TGR Market Development Specialist. Following his retirement from Dow AgroSciences, he formed Massey Consultants, LLC and specialized in training, evaluating, implementing and demonstrating the application of TGRs for utilities and tree care companies. In this role, he was also a consultant for SePRO for approximately 10 years until his full retirement in April of 2010.
After retirement, Bill was the CEO (Chief Exercise Officer) of the Rex Wellness Workout Buddies. He planned monthly dinners, kept up with birthdays, and worked out 6 days a week! He wanted to go to the gym right up until the end.
Bill also enjoyed photography, playing the guitar, family beach trips, attending NC State sporting events for over 30 years, and loved to be with family & friends. He was a people person!
Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Shelton Massey; by his son: Jeff Massey of Raleigh, NC; daughter: Jessica Sears Massey of Raleigh, NC; brother: Peyton Howard Massey, Jr. of Raleigh, NC and several nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Roselle Massey, sister: Dorothy Massey Ankers, brother: Wilbur K. Massey.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11 am in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, NC 27612), officiated by Dr. David Hailey of Hayes Barton Baptist Church. (Hyperlink to the Video of the Service can be found under DONATIONS)
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Richard Bedlack, Judy Welch (hospice nurse), Adelaide Young, Amma Boadi and Jing Zhang (caregivers).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS Clinic in c/o Whitney Martin, M.E.D. 300 West Morgan Street Suite 1200 Durham, NC 27705 or go online at https://alsclinic.duke.edu or Hayes Barton Baptist Church (1800 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27608).
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