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Ernest Massie Obituary
Staunton - Ernest Hensley Massie, II, 66, of Morris Mill Road, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Shenandoah House at Augusta Health.
He was born on March 17, 1952 in Alexandria, VA, a son of the late Ernest, Sr. and Ethel Virginia Elizabeth (Colvin) Massie.
Mr. Massie retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He was a member of Augusta Staunton VFW, Post 2216.
Surviving family members include a son, Denny Lee Massie; a daughter, Erica Grace Massie; two grandchildren, Morgan Massie and Brandon Shaver; a very special niece, Crystal (Massie) Myers and her husband Eric; two nephews, Travis and Dustin Foster; a niece Stefani (Massie) Mancuso; a brother, George Thomas Massie; a sister, Renita Jeannette (Massie) Searles and her husband James; and a good friend, Glenn Harris.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Nathan Massie and a sister, Teresa Ann Massie.
There will be no formal services.
Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials may be sent to Shenandoah House at Augusta Health, 111 North Campus Lane, Fishersville, VA 22939.
Condolences and cards may be sent to the family in care of Crystal Myers, 102 Ashley Road, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 and also online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Erica Zwart
July 4, 2025
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY DAD . LOVE YOU .
With love Your daughter Erica.
June 14, 2025
HAPPY FATHERS DAY IN HEAVEN DAD. I WISH YOU WAS HERE SO I COULD TELL YOU IN PERSON. I LOVE YOU and Miss You.
Erica Zwart
March 17, 2025
Happy St Patrick's Day in heaven dad. I love you and miss you.
Erica Zwart
March 17, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN DAD. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
Erica Zwart
November 28, 2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN DAD. MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU .
Erica Zwart
November 18, 2024
Dad it's been 6 years today you left this world and went to heaven. I miss you and love you so much.
Erica Zwart
November 12, 2024
HAPPY Veterans Day dad. I love you.
Erica Zwart
July 4, 2024
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY IN HEAVEN DAD. MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. LIGHT THE SKY UP FOR US
Erica Zwart
June 16, 2024
HAPPY FATHERS DAY IN HEAVEN DAD. MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH. WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE BUT I KNOW YOU IN A BETTER PLACE AND NO PAIN.
AGAIN I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.
Erica Zwart
March 16, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ST PATRICKS DAY DAD. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU .
Erica Zwart
December 25, 2023
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN DAD. love you and miss you
Erica
November 23, 2023
HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN DAD. I love you and miss you.
Erica Zwart
November 12, 2023
Happy Veterans Day Dad. Love and miss you
Erica Zwart
September 4, 2023
Happy labor day dad. Love you and miss you bunches.
Erica Zwart
June 18, 2023
HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD IN HEAVEN. I love you and miss you.
Erica Zwart. (Daughter)
June 18, 2023
Happy Father's Day in heaven dad. I love you and miss you . Sending you big hugs and kisses.
Erica Zwart
May 29, 2023
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY DAD. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
Erica Zwart
March 17, 2023
Happy Birthday in heaven Dad. I miss you and love you so much. Also Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Erica, Justin, & brocc
March 16, 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN DAD. AND HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY. MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I LOVE YOU.
Erica ,Justin and Brocc Zwart
December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas in Heaven Dad I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU .
Justin and Erica Zwart
November 18, 2022
Dad it's been 4 years since you passed away. I miss you and love you so much. Wish I had 1 more day to sit with you and talk to you. I love you Dad .
Justin Zwart and Erica Zwart
November 5, 2022
It's November 5th dad me and Erica got married yesterday. Wish you could've been here.
Erica massie
June 18, 2022
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY IN HEAVEN DAD. WISH YOU WAS HERE . LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
Erica. Justin. And Brocc
May 27, 2022
Happy Memorial day Dad . Miss you and love you so much.
Erica Cleveland
March 16, 2022
Happy Birthday DAD. I miss you and love you so much. And happy st patrick's day as well. I Love you .
Erica Cleveland
June 19, 2021
HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD. I wish you was here and I miss you so so much. I know you are in heaven watching over all of us. I love you and miss you.
Erica Cleveland
March 17, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD . I LOVE YOU ANF MISS YOU.
Justin
December 17, 2020
Just wanted say we miss you. This is justin I met u once or twice you was a good man. The reason for this message is I wish u was here for me to ask u to marry erica. We've had some tough times and I love her with all my heart. I know u cant answer my question. I'm just putting this on ur memory so u know what my plans are with erica. Erica misses u and loves you so much.
Erica Massie
June 20, 2020
Happy Father's Day dad. I love and miss you bunches.
Erica Massie
June 20, 2020
Happy Father's Day dad. I love and miss you bunches.
Erica Massie
November 28, 2019
Dad i miss you and love you so much. HAPPY THANKSGIVING .
Erica massie
June 16, 2019
Happy fathers day dad. I miss you so much and love you so much.
Tanya Rogers
April 9, 2019
RIP Massie - I was saddened to hear about your passing. It was a pleasure to work with you during my time serving with NCHB10 - thank you for the guidance and help along the way. Prayers for strength and comfort going up for your loved ones during the coming days. God Bless and keep you all.
Chris McLaughlin
November 24, 2018
Prayers to the family!
Ray & Nancy Colvin
November 20, 2018
Ernie was always joking and enjoying life whenever we met. He loved to be outside especially during hunting season.
Our condolences to all of Ernie's family.
Denny Massie
November 20, 2018
Dad,I wish for you to come back, but I don't want you to suffer again. I know you are with me and I will always love and miss you with all my heart. Until we meet again.
Morgan Massie
November 20, 2018
Love and miss you granddaddy
Carrie Ann Johnson
November 19, 2018
To All Ernie's Family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you all...Ernie was so much fun to play music & harmonize with...Will never forget all the good times we all had.. Gone Tho' Never to Be Forgotten~ God Rest Your Soul...
~Carrie Ann Johnson
Ronnie Viers
November 19, 2018
Ernie, I never will forget the good times we all had, as we played music in my rec. room... Rest In Peace My Music friend..~Ronnie Viers
November 19, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear this. Ernie was a great guy and I was pleased to have served with him in NCHB TEN. RIP Ernie!
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