Jerry Wayne Massey

Jerry Wayne Massey obituary, Gassaway, WV

Jerry Wayne Massey

Jerry Massey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roach Funeral Home on Dec. 29, 2024.

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Jerry Wayne Massey, 72, of Little Birch, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home.
He was born in Whitesville, WV on November 8, 1952, to the late Leroy Franklin Massey and Lula Faye Pettry Massey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Massey.
Jerry was a car mechanic all of his working life. He had a passion for riding, building and working on motorcycles. He had two Harleys, and '03 Sportster and "03 Fatboy. He enjoyed seeing the outdoors, driving through the mountains and overlooking the rivers on his bike trips. Jerry was a member of the motorcycle group, Brothers of the Wheel. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jerry was an ordained minister and married several couples in the last three years.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 41 years, Beverly Grabski Massey; sons, John Grabski of Cleveland, Ohio, and Shawn Grabski and wife, Emma, of Cleveland Ohio; daughter, Heather Massey of Little Birch; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
In keeping with Jerry's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

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