Samuel Ellis Massey

Samuel Ellis Massey, 33, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on October 24th 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, family member, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Sam was born February 16th 1993, in Gainesville, Ga. He graduated in 2011from Hill Grove Highschool and went on to serve 4 years in the Marine corp as a 3/5 0311 Infantry Rifleman. Semper Fi!

Following his military service, Sam explored several career paths before finding his calling in helping those experiencing mental health crises. Sam was determined to overcome any barriers and was in his 2nd semester of college, studying psychology to better assist the people he was helping at work. Sam and Heather were married on January 2, 2026, beginning their forever together and looking forward to a lifetime of adventures and starting a family. Sam had a deep love for adventure, the outdoors, and dogs, especially training them. He was an avid runner who completed a marathon at Fort Mountain and had recently earned his personal trainer certification, pursuing his passion for fitness, health, and helping others.

Sam was involved in the Veteran Group at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery and attended a men's connect group at Crosspoint City Church in Cartersville, where he also served by driving golf carts. Sam and his wife, Heather, shared a heart for helping others and sponsored a 5-year-old girl named Kobie in Burkina Faso, Africa, through Compassion International. His faith was at the heart of who he was, and above all else, Sam loved God and continually pursued a deeper relationship with Him.

When he wasn't outdoors or working toward his fitness goals, Sam enjoyed watching NASCAR on Sundays and riding his Harley Davidson. He embraced life with a love for adventure, a passion for the things that brought him joy, and a heart that always sought God.

Despite the challenges he faced, Sam remained committed to personal growth and to improving the lives of those around him. He was always willing to show up, lend a hand, and offer support to anyone in need. His compassion, resilience, and willingness to help others were a testament to the person he was.

Samuel is survived by his wife, Heather Massey; his father, Marcus Massey; his cousins, Jonathan Massey, Sarah Bradford, and Mary Schwetz; his brothers, Andrew and Adam Willmon; his grandparents, Judy, and Robert; and his beloved dogs, Bear, Beau, and Harley. He will also be deeply missed by many other family members and friends.

The family will receive visitors at Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A celebration of life service will follow at noon, with burial at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgins Drive, Canton, Georgia, at 2 p.m. sharp. All who knew Sam are invited to attend, pay their respects, and share their favorite memories to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Sam's memory to consider a donation to their local church where he served, Crosspoint City Church, at www.crosspointcity.com or sponsoring a child out of poverty, Compassion International at www.compassion.com.