George Robert

Massie

George Robert "Bob" Massie was born September 10, 1925 in Ellington, Missouri to the late Roy and Blanche (Bell) Massie. He departed this life on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, Missouri at the age of ninety-two years, two months and twenty-one days.

Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Ellington 1 ^st Baptist Church, where he was the longest member. Bob later spent many years working as a Cabinet Maker and was a very artistic woodworker.

Bob spent lots of time working with his dog, researching dog training and cattle breeding. He also enjoyed breaking his own horses, trail riding with his family, planting and taking care of his garden, and more than anything he loved visiting his family and friends.

On May 12, 1947 Bob was united in marriage to Betty Baker in Piggot, Arkansas. To this union three children were born.

In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald, Dan and Ben Massie.

Survivors include his loving wife of seventy years, Betty Massie of Ellington, Missouri; one son, Kenneth Allen Massie and wife Peggy of Ellington, Missouri; two daughters, Linda Kay Massie Lingle of Bloomfield, Missouri and Anita Gale Massie of Ellington, Missouri; two grandchildren, Penny Stevens and Clifton Lingle; seven great-grandchildren, Celina, Brenden, Justin, Dustin, Benjamin, Caitlyn and Sarah; as well as many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, December 5 ^th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 6 ^th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Burial: Ellington City Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jeff Baker, Greg Baker, Dale Massie, Ed Baker, Larry Baker and Eric Baker.

Honorary Pallbearers: John Tarvid, Jesse Gillis, David Whitner, Kenny Lee,

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: The American Cancer Society