He was born on September 16, 1941, the son of John C. and Minnie Bruns Massey. He married Kathryn Ann Reeves in Janesville, WI, on September 6, 1989.
John loved to do woodwork, fish, tell jokes, mow the yard, and tinker with electricity. He also enjoyed watching western TV shows in the evening. John was an avid NASCAR and Chicago Cubs fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Paul Tillery and Roger and James Rose Massey.
John is survived by his sons, James (Rhonda) Massey and John (Jessica) Massey, Jr.; daughters, Jacqueline McDaniel, Jennie (Tim) Lockard, JoLaine (John) Miner; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- New Berlin, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin.
