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Luther Edward Massengill

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Published by Holley Gamble Funeral Home on Sep. 17, 2012.

Luther Edward Massengill, age 67 of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Edward was born on September 6, 1945 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War where he received many medals including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Edward loved the Lord and was a member of the Lafollette Church of Christ. He also enjoyed antique cars and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Edward is preceded in death by his previous wife and mother of his children, Rosa Lee Massengill; father, Claude Massengill and an infant sister. He is survived by his... Wife of 12 years..................Wanda June Massengill of Oak Ridge Mother..................................Dora Terry of Caryville Daughters............................Lisa Jean Muse and husband Mark of Jacksboro Teresa Lynn Seiber and husband Sheridan of Lake City Brothers...............................Glen Massengill and wife Polly of Bristol, Tn Carlos Massengill and wife Edith of Columbus, Oh Ronnie Massengill and wife Harriet of Morristown, Tn Jimmy Massengill and wife Carolyn of Lafollette Claude Massengill Jr. and wife Nancy of Caryville Grandchildren....................Sara Ashleigh Muse, Megan Elizabeth Muse, Jordan Lyn Seiber, and Jared Lee Seiber A host of nieces and nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 6-8PM with the funeral service to follow at 8:00PM with the Minister Darryl Glenn officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:15AM and go in funeral procession to the Campbell Memorial Gardens in Lafollette for a 10:00AM interment with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. You may also view Edward's guestbook online at www.holleygamblefh.com. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is handling all arrangements.

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October 10, 2012

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Suzie Byrd

October 10, 2012

I am SO very sorry to learn of Edward's passing. The Byrd family is remembering all of Edward's family members in our prayers. Edward was a dear childhood friend and we loved him dearly.

Patricia Goins

September 21, 2012

SO SORRY to hear about your Loss---I am a Good Friend Of Carolyn and Jimmy---YOU and Your FAMILY will be in Thoughts and Prayers!

margaret pressnell

September 19, 2012

Edward was such a great person Remembering all the times he drove aunt Dora by to visit My prayers and thoughts are with all the family

VESTENIA (TACKETT) PATTY

September 20, 2012

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WILL BE KEEPING ALL THE FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

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