Delbert Bernie Massey

(November 20, 1928 - October 15, 2011)
Memorial Services for Delbert B. Massey 82, of Clovis, will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Parkland Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Kirby officiating. Mr. Massey died Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Delbert Bernie Massey was born in Amarillo, TX November 20, 1928, to William A. Massey and Bertie Saunders Massey. He joined the U.S. Air Force in November of 1948 in Roswell, NM and served 21 years, retiring May 5, 1969. He was a veteran of Korea and the Vietnam war. While serving, he met Marie Sneddon who became his wife February 8, 1952, in Newburg, NY.
After retiring from the Air Force in 1969, he moved to Clovis and began farming and working as a carman for the AT&SF Railroad. He retired from the railroad in 1989 and farming in 1992. Delbert was an active member of Parkland Baptist Church. He was a member of VFW Post 3280, The Air Force Sergeants Association and The Amputee Coalition. He loved playing golf and traveling.
Surviving Delbert are his wife Marie; two sons, Gary and Marnie Massey of Las Cruces, NM and Raymond and Penny Massey of Columbia, MO; two daughters, Diane and Ernie Tomlinson of Vernon, AZ and Deborah and George England of Clovis, NM; one brother, Virgil Massey of Floresville, TX; two sisters, LaVerne Pulliam of Canyon, TX and Dorothy Hughes of Clovis, NM; ten grandchildren, Tony Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza, Jennifer Massey, Justin Massey, Trixie Massey, J.J. Massey, Abigail Massey, Sarah England Procop, Michael England and Randy England; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
The family will be gathering at the home of Deborah England, CR 7, 753, south of Clovis. They sincerely thank his healthcare professionals and appreciate their dedicated care. They also thank all friends for the prayers and assistance. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkland Baptist Church Memorial Building Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home 1430 N. Thornton St., Clovis, NM. 575 762-4435
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