Gerald Massey Obituary
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He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 3, 1941 to the late Gerald G. Massey, and Cleo Phelps Massey. He was a member of the 1959 graduating class of Somerset High School and continued his career as an Electrical Engineer with the Tecumseh Products Co and General Motors. Clark was a strong man of great faith and was known for his opiniated and individual inner strength. He lived his life to its fullest enjoying traveling, swimming, cruise ship dancing, ballroom dancing and became an accomplished ballroom dancing instructor. He was an avid U. K. Sports fan as well as Somerset High School and Centre College Sports. He was enthusiastic about coaching basketball, football and baseball in his younger years. He was passionate about his Sunday School Classes and the Holy Land tours with Mike Huckabee. He was of the Christian Faith and attended Grace Baptist Church and the Potter's Place. Clark was a hard-working, kind-hearted and generous person and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Besides his parents; Gerald G. Massey and Cleo Phelps Massey, he is preceded in death by a great-grandson; Henry Lane Coomer.
Clark leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted children: Terri Massey (Rolan) Coomer of Somerset and Anthony "Tony" Clark Massey also of Somerset. One sister; Brenda Ikerd of Somerset, two grandchildren; John Massey Coomer of Florence, South Carolina and Austin Lane (Hannah) Coomer of Somerset, Kentucky, two great-grandchildren; Evelyn Marie Floyd and Charlotte Grace Coomer. He is also survived by several other relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 in the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Co & Crematory. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 3:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Martin and Bro. Clyde Strunk Officiating. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Bluegrass Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 2134 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, Kentucky 42503. You may also offer condolences and sign the Online Tribute Book at www.somersetundertaking.com.
Somerset Undertaking Co & Crematory is honored to assist the Massey Family with the final arrangements for Mr. Gerald Clark Massey.
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Karen Ramage
September 27, 2025
Clark was one of a kind. There are so many memories that I don´t know where to begin.
We shared the love of dance and when we organized the LEX Dance club he was one of the main supporter always willing to help .
He was always generous to the cause.
I enjoyed dancing with him and teaching some.
We liked to go to UK football games although I think he liked visiting with his tailgating friends before the games the best.
Once he and my cousin Leva and I bought a house together in Ft Myers. But, that did not last long. We had bought a white couch and he came in to spend the night. When got up the next morning, he said " this just isn´t going to work out. I can´t set on that white couch". So, he bought a house a couple of blocks down the road in our community and moved out.
I miss his cute smile and fun times. Rest in peace my friend. Karen Ramage
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