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Paul Massey Obituary
Massey
August 7, 1940-
June 25, 2017
Midland, GA- Paul Brooks Massey, 76, of Midland, GA died Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by family at Gentiva Hospice.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Stephen Brinkman officiating. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Massey was born August 7, 1940 in Columbus, GA son of the late Preston Brooks Massey and Margaret Ellison Massey. He was a graduate of Columbus High School and Georgia Southwestern College. He worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance for over 20 years and retired after 37 years as a Financial Advisor for Lincoln Financial Group and was the former owner of Alpine Beverage Company. Mr. Massey was a member of Midland United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Sertoma Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed being outdoors.
Brooks was a devoted son, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and valued most, his time with his family and friends making many memories at his office, his home in the country and throughout the community.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Steve Burney.
Survivors include his loving wife, Charleen Watson Massey of Midland, GA, daughters, Patty Massey Burney of Milton, GA and Paula Massey Chandler (Lenn) of Athens, GA, son, Jerry Blanton (Nita) of Columbus, GA, brother, Preston Reese Massey of Columbus, GA, grandchildren, Georgia Ellison Sims, Preston Gray Chandler, Chad Blanton and Chandler Blanton, and man's best friend, his dog, Cutler.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Gentiva Hospice 100 Brookstone Centre Parkway Columbus, GA 31904 or to Midland United Methodist Church 9100 Warm Springs Rd. Midland, GA 31820.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Rebecca L Sizemore
August 9, 2017
Hello, My name is Rebecca L Sizemore. I was a client of Brooks for almost 9 years, but as you well know, you couldn't just be his client..no, you were his friend. He looked our for you. He treated me like his daughter giving me advice, looking out for my wellbeing...and he was right in the advice he gave. He said "I'm telling you what I'd tell my daughter..." he cared about people. He loves you all so very much and spoke of you often...and showed me your pictures. It deeply grieves me to hear of his passing and I offer you each one my deepest sympathies. I just thank the Lord for Heaven and that we will see our lived ones again. I want you to know how much respect I have for him...I loved him like an Uncle...please forgive me for being unaware of his passing and not attending his services to honor him. I would have loved to have met ya'll. Praying for each one of you that God will comfort you and bring you His peace.
Vicki Stivarius
June 28, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and family today. Take care.
Judith Van Meter Parris
June 27, 2017
Charleen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family as you go through difficult days.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
June 27, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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