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MASSENGALE, William WILLIAM MERCER "Bill" MASSENGALE William Mercer "Bill" Massengale, 87, of Brooks, GA died February 3, 2008. He was born to parents William Kendrick & Bernice Eula (Shell) Massengale on November 10, 1920 in Fayette County and grew up in the Starrs Mill area. He served in the US Army in 13 different countries with the 82nd Airborne Division during WW II. He was a real estate broker and owned an insurance agency around the South Atlanta area as well as serving as a lay minister preaching at several local churches. He helped start the Cascade Little League Association in SW Atlanta where he coached and managed for 15 years. After retirement, he became a gentleman farmer and devoted his time to his family. He was a member of Lisbon Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Mr. Massengale was preceded in death by his son Melvin Massengale and a brother Henry Oliver Massengale. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth Massengale of Brooks; daughter Donna & Mike Murphy of Fayetteville, son Gary & Janet Massengale of Peachtree City, son Rick & Jeannine Massengale of Newnan; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters Mildred Jones of Fayetteville and Mary Alice & Don Odom of Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Lisbon Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Harris and Dr. James Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park. The body will lie in state at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the Lisbon Baptist Church Building Fund or the Myasthenia Gravis Association. Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville-www.mowellfuneralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obits
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Memories and Condolences
for William Massengale
Marion Allen Moss
March 5, 2008
Bill was a man much admired and loved by my father, Paul Parish Moss. On behalf of the Moss family, we send our gratitude, sympathy, and joy at having known one so admired.
Andy C
February 16, 2008
Dear Gary, Rick, and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. The memories of your father will hopefully leave smiles on your face as they do mine. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Mimi Morris
February 7, 2008
Having known Kerri Hendon for many years and hearing stories of the special bond she shared with her grandfather, I also felt a warmth for her grandparents although we never met. I am deeply sorry for the family's loss. I wish God's grace and comfort for all.
Bob & Paulie Williams
February 5, 2008
We send our deepest sympathy, filled with love/happy memories of
Thanksgiving Dinners spent & enjoyed at Bill & Ruth's home. Such a warm & welcoming place to be with them & all their family. We thank Bill for his warmth & love for our daughter, Jeannine, Brad & Lyndsey. God's blessings upon Ruth & family. Bob&Paulie Wms.
Janice (Shell) & Arthur Smith
February 5, 2008
May the love of your Husband, Father, Granfather remain in your heart and give you strength during the difficult days ahead. Our love and prayers are with you.
Charlotte Creel
February 5, 2008
Dear Donna and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss and you and your family will
be in our prayers and thoughts during this time.May your memories
bring you comfort.
Joan Adams
February 5, 2008
Gary and Family,
Milton and I are thinking about you and praying God will give you strength and grace at this time of sadness. We love you all and will be praying for you.
Love,
Milton & Joan Adams
James Kantor
February 5, 2008
May God's grace and Holy Spirit continue to be poured over the Massengale family during this time. May your memories always be of the joyous time you shared with Mr. Massengale.
Always in our prayers and thoughts...The Kantors
Lynn & Andrew (Massengale) Cook
February 5, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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