He was born on October 8, 1959 in Tampa, Florida to DeWitt Owen and Rebecca Gage Massey.
Along with his parents, Steve is survived by his sisters, Christy Massey Selman (John) and Julie Massey; nieces, Alicia Guidotti, Katherine Braswell, and Jamie Kirkpatrick.
Steve was a believer and follower of Jesus. He graduated from McEachern High school in 1977. Steve was a talented musician and played bugle in The Sprit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps. He also was a part of the Jacksonville State Marching Southerners where he earned a degree in Music Education. Steve was a very giving individual. He lived a happy life and loved to make people laugh.
A service celebrating Steve’s life will be held in Jackson, Mississippi at a later date.