George Frank Massie 1939-2023

Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 8:01 am

George Frank Massie, 84, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at his residence in Golden. He was born May 23, 1939, in Golden to Hermit William and Leola McQueen Massie. George lived all his life in Golden and was a member of Golden Church of Christ. He married Barbara Jean Murdock in Odessa on Dec. 20, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, H.W. (Dub) Massie and Joe Ferrell Massie.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara Massie of Golden; three sons, Terry Massie and wife Kathy of Golden, Gerry Massie and wife Mariann of Golden and Kelly Massie of Golden; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will be planning a memorial service at a later date.

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