Talmadge Michael Massengill

Talmadge Michael Massengill obituary

Talmadge Michael Massengill

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Nov

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Parrish Funeral Home, Inc.

1351 South Pollock St., Selma, NC 27576

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Nov

30

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens

2999 S. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577

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Talmadge Massengill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parrish Funeral Home - Selma on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Smithfield – Talmadge Michael "Mike" Massengill, age 63, passed away Monday November 24, 2025 at his home in Smithfield. He was born in Johnston County on July 29, 1962 to the late Talmadge Junior Massengill and Louise Prince Massengill. In addition to his father and mother, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Inez Massengill; son, George Russell Bassan.

The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Sunday November 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM. A graveside service will follow the visitation on Sunday at 2:00 PM in Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Jean Cardona and husband Fernando; sisters, Carolyn Lee, Danny Lee, Frances Willis; grandchildren, Jeremy Wayne Hopkins and wife Veronica, Kristian Hopkins and wife Haley, Bryce Xavier Godwin, and Gerge Russell Bassan Jr.; special friend, Mike Futch.

Mike enjoyed fishing, watching Gunsmoke, motorcycles and sports cars.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Parrish Funeral Home, Inc.

1351 South Pollock St., Selma, NC 27576

Send Flowers

Nov

30

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens

2999 S. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Parrish Funeral Home - Selma

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.