Roland N. Massey, Sr.

Roland Nelson Massey, Sr. of Oak Hill, WV died on Thursday, May 01, 2008 at his home. Born May 27, 1933 at Burnwell, he was the son of the late John Earley and Clara Ellen Scarbro Massey. He formerly worked for Republic Steel in Ohio and later at Long Airdox in Oak Hill. He was of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Lou Jenkins. Survivors include his wife, Wanda May Roberts Massey; a son, Roland Nelson Massey, Jr. of Oak Hill; four daughters, Rebecca May Toombs of Oak Hill, Deborah Lynn Massey of Fayetteville, and Sharon Kay Massey and Rita Ann Massey, both of Oak Hill; a brother, Jerry John Massey of Scarbro; three sisters, Annie Belma Sumpter of Scarbro, Mae Eloise Stone of Mount Hope, and Ina Pearl Mannings of Scarbro; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild yet to be born. Services will be 2:30 PM Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Tyree Funeral Home with Ralph Candler officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.