C. Gordon Massey, born October 10, 1933 in Knoxville, TN, passed peacefully at his home on January 1, 2022, after a brief illness. Gordon was a US Army Veteran and was employed by Massey Electric Company for more than forty years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Mode Massey, daughter Marie Correll, grandson Christopher Hammond, brother and sister-in-law Dennie and Margaret Massey, and parents Denver and Lillian Massey.
He is survived by his loving wife Lois Clark Massey, son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Iva Massey, daughter and son-in-law Carole and Chuck Rikli, sister Ann Rajaiah, grandson Kirk Jackson and wife Kim, granddaughter Andrea Fults and husband Dustin, five great-grandchildren and loving extended Clark family, as well as caring neighbors, the Richardsons.
In his retirement, Gordon loved traveling, watching his granddaughter play softball, spending time with his family at the lake, and serving others with his many projects.
Family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Berry Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 12:45 PM Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Mt. Olive Cemetery for a Graveside Service with Rev. Bruce Marston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, South, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Massey family.
