Darrel R. Massey

Darrel R. Massey, age 88, of Gatewood, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV after a long illness. Born May 25, 1920 at Crab Orchard, WV, he was the son of the late Walter and Minnie Mae Patterson Massie. Darrel attended Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Cannelton #10 and a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Beatrice Williams Massey; by four brothers, Eddie, Cline, Delbert and Elmer; by two sisters, Ruby McClung and Medina Bragg. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shirley Ann Magliano Massey of Gatewood; three daughters, Barbara Hood and husband Raymond of North Carolina, Judy Rose of Oak Hill and Shirley Dennler and husband Scott of Gatewood; one step-daughter, Terri Bonifacio and husband Tom of Mt. Hope; two step sons,John Magliano and wife Sharon of Albumdale, FL and Mark Magliano of Gatewood; one brother, Hubert Massie of Lower Salem, OH; two sisters, Jency Tincher of Gatewood and Alice Toney of Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill will with Rev. Joe Cuthbertson and Pastor Eric Dangerfield officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Friends may call the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Celebration Of My New Life My mind is now clear, no more confusion My eyes are without cataracts and I see Jesus clearly. Without the help of my hearing aide I heard him say, well done my faithful servant. Torn rotator cuffs no longer hold my arms down, as I raise them to praise my Lord and Savior. No more need for my pacemaker my heart beats just fine. The hip that could not hold me up any longer now helps me bow at Jesus’ feet and walk on streets of gold. This is truly a celebration of my new life with Jesus. Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV