Charles Winston

Massie

Charles Winston Massie son of the late Delphia Allen Massie and Charles Lemreau Massie was born in Ellington, Missouri, on July 3, 1919. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, on June 14, 2008, having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months and 11 days.

On July 3, 1947 in Ellington, Winston was united in marriage to Verna Lucille Pogue to this loving union four children were born. She preceded him in death on November 27, 1991. Winston was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Ellington V.F.W. and the Missouri hunting Dog Association. Winston's hobbies included hunting, fishing and going on trail rides. He loved aggravating people, and visiting with family and friends. Winston was saved May 19, 2008.

Winston was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Edward Massie, Alan Massie, and one sister, Helen Tesreau.

Winston is survived by four sons, Edward Massie and girlfriend, Pam of Hillsboro, Emmett Massie and wife Kathy of Ellington, Doug Massie and wife Jo of Salem, Darrell Massie and wife Wyona of Redford, one daughter, Donna Sue Yates of St. Louis, two brothers, Bill Massie of Kirkwood, Edmond Massie of Ellington, one sister, Louise Ratliff of Farmington, six grandchildren, Tina, Bill, Jeff, Ray, T.J. and Dylan, and six great-grandchildren, Landyn, Aiden, Rebecca, Braxtyn, Karissa and Mickayla. Winston will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: 5 to 8 Tues.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Wednesday June 18, 2008 at 10 A.M.

Minister: Doug Massie
Burial: Ellington City Cemetery
Pallbearers: Bill Massie, Ray Massie, Jeff Massie,
Sam Weekley, Rick Massie and Alan Ratliff.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ray Johnson, Elmer Buxton and Ottis Hampton.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In Lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society