It's the 4th of July and I am missing our family friend, Paige, and all the crazy fun he and my brother Chris Kerr had during my family's annual barbecue during the 70's. Other times as well. They were a threesome of friends -Chris, Paige, and John Cross. While we were at Spring Woods High School, I was a freshman and they were seniors. In the 1972, we all rode to school in a turquoise chevy van. The guys would drop me off in front. I felt so protected because that's what I saw them as- my protectors. Later, I learned they had not parked the car like they said they would. After dropping me off they drove back to our house and played cards. Now how often this happened, I don't know. I was the younger sister who treasured those times they let me hang out. They talked guns. They talked politics. They talked about the future. They had quick gun drawing contests. I think Paige and Chris both had holsters.  I have a cool photo somewhere of Paige sitting in his fringed leather jacket at a desk with a rifle across his knees. Sometimes the whole family might take a trip to the shooting range. My father had a musket from the American Revolution and he would load it and shoot it  outside on the 4th. I remember Paige grinning but shielding his ears from the big boom when the gun went off. He loved my applesauce brownies and he and my brother encouraged me to bake my special chocolate cake. We swam in the backyard pool. He went camping with us to the Guadalupe River. He and my brother floated the river in a big rubber raft.   I miss my family the most during this special summer holiday. For several years and many great memories Paige was an important part of the fun and my family. In his own way, he offered wisdom. My life was richer because of his presence. He told me he was going to run for president. I truly believed. I will always be his future administration's Ambassador to Texas. He gave me the ID card proving I had been appointed.  I am feeling nostalgic today. Good times

Wishing you a happy 66th birthday.
(Paige, you are still so loved and missed.)


I was shocked to find Paige's obituary.  Paige and his family moved next door to my family when we were in high school (Spring Woods).   We became great friends.  Our paths went different directions when after high school...however, we tried to stay in touch.  Just recently while cleaning out my parent's garage I ran across some letters Paige wrote while at UT.  Reading those letters brought happy tears....as well as regrets for not staying in touch with him.  Paige loved guns....and when I decided to join the Houston Police Department (1978), he was right helping me pick out my duty weapon....which I still have.  Just this week (July 2018) I was recalling how we spent countless hours at the base of Addick's Dam shooting our 36cal cap and ball black powder pistols we bought in high school.  What a blast!!  I still have my Lewis and Coker grocery store name tag and bow tie that Paige gave me .as souvenirs for the years we worked there together.  Even now, every time I visit my mom (93) at her home, I can't help but recall the summer days Paige and I sat on the back patio...playing some silly game we made up or talking politics (Paige's favorite subject).  And the summers at the pool....playing cards.  I was truly a best friend...and I miss him.



I'm so sorry to hear Paige has passed away. I knew him well when he and I lived at the Chevy Chase north apartments in Austin. My wife, Suzanne, and I went over to the house he and his wife moved into near MoPac right after their first child was born. They were a very happy couple!! We lost touch afterwards due to travel associated with my work and then kids. We are so sorry he's not around to help physically. But I can assure you, he is close by in spirit to help in any way needed. He was one of the most unpretentious attorneys I ever knew. Genuinely sincere person so he could have only been the best dad!



My first friend in college. Just the right amount of arrogance and sophistication to truly impress a country boy.  I should have gotten nostalgic long ago. RIP dear Paige.



Paige,
Know you are and always will be missed. I think of often, all the laughs, tears, late night talks about life, dreams {buffalo ranch} and of course parole cases. I learned so much from you-how I wish I could speak to you just one more time. Cannot help but think of how different life would be for everyone who loved and respected you as much as I.
Until we meet again my dearest.
Gloria



I searched for Paige to share that my brother and his friend Chris Kerr had passed away December 30. Imagine my shock and sorrow to discover that Paige had passed away before him. I think my brother knew towards the end and tried to tell me. He had an oxygen mask on but actually threw a pillow at me because I couldn't understand what he was trying to tell me. 

We had lots of fun when we were young. I was younger and tagged along with them whenever I could. I remember when Paige sat on the steps with me in my home and told me he was going to be president someday. We had a running joke that he would name me his ambassador to France. He even got me an Embassador to Texas joke card to seal the promise. I'm sorry we all parted company such a long time ago. I remember the fringed jacket. He and I both wore contacts, and one day he came in from UT, I think, and he said, "Look Deb!" and stuck his two fingers almost into his eyes. He had gotten lasik surgery! No more jokes about walking into the coffee table.
He loved to get applesauce brownies and my special chocolate cake in care packages from my mom and me at UT. My brothers birthday is October 25, so this is a rough week. We miss him. It sounds like Paige was a great father and I'm sure he is still watching over his loved ones! I hope he and Chris have found each other and are enjoying their reunion.



Dearest Daddy,
I'm about to start going to school for my Masters now. It's been almost exactly 2 and half years since your death. I've graduated from UT and now move onto UT Arlington for my Masters in Social Work. I wish you could give me your insight as to what I should do, even though I already know what I'm doing is what you would approve of. There is nothing in this world that will ever prevent me from taking your love for granted. I always include you in my mind when it comes to major decisions, but I wish you were here to tell me instead of me guessing.
There really aren't words to describe the gnawing pain I still feel when I realize I can't reach you. The only time you visit my dreams is to haunt them, I wish we could hold hands and I could sit in your lap. I wish you would tickle my back and tell me a bedtime story. I wish you would let me hold your ear just like I did when I was a baby. I wish I could touch your face to mine.
No one can replace you daddy, so your place in my life remains an empty space. I hate when I think about how I couldn't reach you even if it was an emergency...I still haven't even deleted your number from my phone. I keep a picture hung up in my room of you. I keep your class ring close to my heart. I keep your voice inside my head and replay it over and over again. I remember you saying my name and calling me your angelblossom.
I wish more than anything in this world that you would visit me. That I could tell you I love you one more time. That we could plan my future together because you're supposed to be in it.
I love you papa. I love you more than anything in this world. If I could say that a million times to bring you back, let me start now.



My loving Papa,
Tomorrow your baby turns 22. Never in a million years would I imagine you would not be with me to celebrate another year of my life with me. I miss you everyday and think about your love and generosity that I so desperately miss. I'm finished with college next week...can you even believe that? Your little pun'kin girl is going to be a graduate from The University of Texas. Less than a month now, I walk across that stage...You're supposed to be there cheering me on, Daddy. You're supposed to be smiling at me, telling me how proud you are of me. I can close my eyes and see that smile and hear those words-I only wish I didn't have to imagine the happiness it would bring me. You'd be so proud of me Papa. Everything you've wanted me to be thus far, I have become. And I will say this, I am very proud of who I am and how far I have come through this lost of you, my best friend. I love you Papa, thankyou for giving me life and reminding me how much its worth<3




Dearest Madeline,
Monday is Valentine's Day and I know with all of my heart that your Papa will be sending all of his love down to you. I know that he is so proud of you and what a strong, courageous, and beautiful woman you are. 
I can not even put into words how much I love you. 
You are loved and cherished by so many pretty girl.

All my love, in AOT, 
Your little sister. 



Dearest Daddy,
It's 2011 now and I graduate in less than 4 months. Monday is Valentine's Day, and I wish you were here to be my one and only Valentine. Life is still happening without you and it hurts so much to know you're not sharing these memories with me. At times I don't know how I can possibly go on without you because you were my biggest fan. I regret I didn't show you the same love you blessed me with Papa. And I'm sad there's no one on this earth now who can make me feel as beautiful as you made me feel. I miss your warm heart daddy, your perfect smile and your laughter. I miss you holding my hand and kissing it. I miss you scratching my back and "footers." I miss the smell of your leather jacket. I miss your blue eyes and loving touch. I'm so sorry you were hurting Papa, and in a sense I am glad you don't hurt anymore. I just wish you had found a way here on earth to get through this. Happy "Balentines" Day, I miss the red roses you give me and your love. I love you Papa.



I was so sorry to hear about Paige's death.  I worked with him in Criminal Justice for a short time in the early 80's.  He was loved by everyone and his personality, sense of humor and kind and caring ways made him someone you never forget.  I can only imagine the kind of father that he must have been.  I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family.  



Dear Massey Family,
Here is a couple heartfelt words to you on your father before he met your Mother (actually several years before that time).  Paige  was best friends and boyfriend to my room mate-Jackie Blackham at that time.  Jackie and I lived in Austin as we were attending UT together and naturally I got to know Paige.  He had the most dry sense of humor and made us laugh until we ached.  I had a knack for making Paige laugh also and remember more than one occasion of returning my own humor to him.  One thing about Paige was he was our age but always sort of looked out for Jackie, me and the others.  He was very mature and wise for his time and probably one of the best listeners I have ever been around, especially since I myself have always strived to listen more and talk less.  Paige was very smart and an excellent influence on all around him!   I always felt better being around him or even after he left our presence you felt better too.    He was very generous as well; I think he took us all out for my birthday or Jackie's birthday and footed the bill.  He will not be forgotten and he made such a difference while here with us.
Love and miss you Paige, 
Cindy Huffman Esterly 
 



I am so sorry for your loss. Paige was a good man, and wonderful father. He is so deeply missed.






I never knew Madeline's father very well, but I did see how Madeline would light up when she would see him. When she would talk about him and tell about some of the memories they share, her whole face would brighten. Madeline respects her father more than most daughters do. She adored him and he adored her. He was such a loving and selfless father. To Madeline, I want you to know that it hurts me so that your father isn't here anymore. He was a great man. I am here for you sweetheart. We always have Swan Princess to watch, as I scratch your back, kind of like when your daddy scratched yours just before bed.




I want to thank you for being such a wonderful and caring father to my best friend Maddie. A father that only a daughter could hope and dream for.




My father was one of the greatest men I have ever known. He taught he the value of my life and was the definition of unconditional love. I miss him more than words can express and think about him everyday. He bled burnt orange and had a beautiful smile. He believed in me, he believed I could conquer the world and be the first female president of the United States. He told me I was his very best friend and that I was the smartest person he had ever met. He listened to me as if I was God, Himself. My father never gave up on me or stopped encouraging me to reach my dreams and to be the most successful woman he believed I could be. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the loss of one of the most wonderful people God has blessed humanity with. My father was a loyal friend and always helped out every person he could. He never wanted help from anyone else and I wish more than anything he had accepted help. My father would always scratch my back before bed whenever I stayed over at his house. He would stratch it until I fell asleep, I wouldn't even have to ask for 5 more minutes. Whenever I came over he never made me get up to do anything. He would offer me water, a breakfast drink, a vitamin water, a beer, nachos or "macaroni cheese." His favorite movies were the Bourne movies, Gunsmokes, the Rifleman, all westerns, but above all else, was The Wizard of Oz. I'd do anything to have just one more day with him and we could do whatever he wanted. For his birthday I went and visited his grave with my mother, who graciously offered to drive the four hours there and back. On father's day I had finished his scrapook memorabilia and watched one of his favorite movies with a picture of him sitting next to me. I've written his birthday card and will write him a fathers day one, though its a little late. When I get lonely and miss him, I open his wallet and smell the inside leather and it reminds me of him and his leather fringe jacket he wore. I also keep close to me the scrapbook I made which has so many cut outs, report cards, pictures and fathers day and birthday cards. Lastly, I have his UT ring that I proudly wear and walk UT's campus and think of him. I still do everything like I would if he were still here. I continue to push myself through my trials and tribulations like he were here supporting me the whole way through. I want to believe his spirit is with me, but unfortunately the image of his death has withheld that feeling from me at this point in my life. I wish the two of us could spend time together again, I would do anything to hold his ear, hug him, kiss him and hear his voice, breath, heartbeat and the warmth of his body. Sometimes I don't know how I am supposed to go on because I have lost a best friend and a father. I miss you Papa, forever and always. I will be your little girl, angelblossom and "mally boo" I love you more than the whole world and I wish you were here with me again.




I am so sorry to only just now learn of Paige's passing.  I was googling him so that I might let him know that his old State office worker, Max Hamilton died early this am.  Paige and my dad, Max, were great pals who had the same sense of irreverent humor and I'm sure kept things pretty lively up there in the Pardons and Paroles Department.  I believe that my dad introduced Paige to Joni and I attended their wedding in the early to mid 80's.  We lost touch after my graduation from UT but I'venever forgotten his nutty sense of humor and how much he and my dad enjoyed their stint for the Sate together.



To the Massey family, you have my most heartfelt condolences. Paige will always be remembered as an incredibly wonderful man w/a heart as big as Texas. He has left us w/so many fond memories.  Rest in Peace my dearest Paige...until we meet again.



Our condolences to the Massey Family. We will forever love and miss Paige. He was a true friend and mentor.



I would like to offer my condolences to Page's family and friends. Working with the prison system, I began interacting with page in the mid-1980s. He was very professional and understanding. Our relationship was one of mutual respect and admiration that eventualy turned into a friendship. Not many peoople know that Page assisted the prison system by talking an escape prisoner to turn himself in. In doing so, i feel that he possibly prevented individuals from getting hurt. On another occassion, he informed me of information of a pistol that had been smuggled into a prison. With his assistance, we located the weapon before it could be used in an escape attempt. I will miss my friend.



To Roy, Warren and the rest of Paige's family:    I was saddened upon reading of Paige's passing in the paper and immediately I thought back of all the fun times we had during summer vacations and the visits back  and forth between the Massey's home and the Seiders home.  Those memories will remain with me forever and my thoughts and prayers will be with the Massey family in the days to come. Take care.     Louise Seiders Tate  Pflugerville Tx



I have such good memories of the Massey/Seiders vaction in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. My thoughts and prayers are with you - Roy, Warren, and the rest of Paige's family. My memories of Paige are such good ones - I am deeply sorry to hear of his passing. - Love, Mary


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Paige Massey

June 1, 1954 – December 29, 2009

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