Albert R. Massey

Ray was like a second father for me. As a small boy, it was Ray that would tirelessly let myself and Frank Moreland jump off his shoulders at Camp Crystal lake during Family Camp with the FUMC. Ray allowed me to bat during church softball games when everyone else thought I was too small. I was too small, yet Mr. Massey taught me how to bat. Granted, I learned to bat right, when I was actually left handed. When our family and the Massey's went camping, the Massey's always took care of me....

I loved Ray like a father. May the peace of God that defies human understanding through Christ Jesus belong to his family.

I've just gone through the 3 pages of the wonderful testimonials for Mr. Massy, you and the family. My heart, however breaking for the Massey family, is filled with so much joy in seeing the response so many recreational professionals have shared with you. You know he was more then a professional mentor to so many, he was like our best friend in FRPA especially District II which you wee so much of a part of. I hope your coping well and soon would like to come over and visit with you. I'm...

Mrs. Julia
God's grace is sufficent in all things, may His peace and comfort abide with you and your family during these days.

On behalf of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department we send our our deepest sympathies for the passing of Ray Massey! He was a mentor and a friend to all he contacted throughout his professional career! Julia and Fran, thank you for sharing Ray with us! He will truly be missed!
Karen Palus, Director
City of Tampa

Fran and Family,
The Jim Hunter family sends our deepest condolences on the loss of your father.

Although I did not have the opportunity to know Ray, it is obvious that he made a huge impact in the lives of many. Not only will he be missed by family and friends, but also by our Parks & Recreation family and profession. My heart goes out to all of you.

Our deepest condolences to the Massey family! Mr. Ray will be missed by many!The love that he shared with so many will never be forgotten.

I received the news of Ray's passing while visiting my parents' Sunday school class at the FUMC in Gainesville. He will be missed dearly by those of us in the profession who knew and loved Ray. Please accept our heart-felt sympathy and prayers.

Dennis and Jackie Guenther