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TALMADGE MASSIE Obituary
Talmadge Willard Massie Sr., 82, died Thursday, Nov.18, 2010, at his home in Roseland.
Born in Amherst County (Woodson), Jan. 13, 1928, he was a son of the late Charles Beard Massie and Lucy Gleason Massie.
Talmadge was a life-long member of Piney River Baptist Church and was a United States World WarII Air Force veteran. He was an avid farmer, out
doorsman, bee keeper, and a beloved father and grandfather.
He is survived by three sons; T.W. Massie, Jr. (Betty), Scott Massie (Marsha), and Mike Massie (Sharon), all of Roseland; five grandsons; Jason (Cristi), Ryan (Lorinda), Michael, Brad, and Preston; two granddaughters; Tiffany Wells (Justin) and Robin Wheeler (Edward); one great-granddaughter, Kennedy Grace Wheeler and two "special grandchildren", Billy Hughes and Erin Hughes Proctor and a number of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia "Ginny" Stratton Massie; seven brothers; Charles, Jeff, Wingfield, Carroll, Clifton, Wayne and Zane; two sisters; Catherine Nelson and Lucy Mae Brent and a special cousin, Doug Massie.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. W.T. Wright with burial to follow in Harewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today (Saturday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army 2211 Park Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501 or The Gideons International , Amherst Gideon Camp POB 34, Monroe, VA 24574.
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November 26, 2010
TJ & Betty: Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Dee & Kay Staton
Gary & Debra Tanner
November 23, 2010
Our prayers are with the Massie family.
Katie M Fitch
November 20, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Miranda Hill
November 20, 2010
Uncle Talmadge I'm going to miss you soo much.I hope you like it up in Heaven with Aunt Jenny.I love you!Rest In Peace. You will be loved and missed.
Pattie Campbell
November 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Massie family at this time.
A.D. & Connie Massie
November 20, 2010
You have made that blessed journey into that promised land, Uncle Talmadge. . .we're sure your reunion with loved ones was a joyous and blessed event. The ones you've left here on earth grieve for you, but we are glad you are no longer suffering. Rest in peace, Uncle Talmadge, and know always that we love you.
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