Olen was a true servant leader!
His wisdom will live on through every professional he talked to.
I’ll forever remember his fast takeoffs in the Smartcar and memories of the RV.

Another psalmist in the heavenly chorus….

I met Olen in 1969  after moving to Grand Prairie and enjoyed a friendship with him over the years. His gift of singing as well as his gift of enormous compassion was shown to me time after time. In 1992, he helped me through the loss of my husband. Later after I married a classmate of his, he shared his happiness for both of us. Olen was just like that, always trying to help whether it was comforting after a death or rejoicing at new found happiness. His life was a beacon of light to all who knew him. His death will not dim that light in the hearts of all of us whose lives he touched. 

Lots of memories over the last 15 years of serving families.
Olen, I could not have asked for a better mentor and teacher.
Marsha

Olen always challenged me to a contest of arranging flowers before a  service.  After we battled a bit, he said, Marsha, you are a professional at this!  Olen, my precious friend and mentor, you made me everything I am today.  God bless you, as He has blessed me with you in my life.   Marsha 

Olen, always there to share yourself in whatever capacity was needed.  I love you and miss you so much!

Olen, you have lead a wonderfully blessed life.  I am pleased to have been a small part of it.  Our time working together on the GPHS Alumni board over the years was fun and rewarding.  It has been my pleasure to be able to hear you sing at so many events, but especially  singing words of encouragement and peace at the funerals of friends and loved ones.  Thank you for using the gift God gave you for so many of the citizens of Grand Prairie.  I know Earl Tom Keel was waiting for you with a big smile and a boisterous "welcome friend."   You will be greatly missed but always remembered.  

Olen was a close friend. We had fun singing together. We shared the same voice teacher, vocal performances, high school musical stage productions and rides to North Texas (music department) in Denton. I will always remember Olen as the Red Baron (whose boots were too big) who rescued me in the Grand Prairie High school musical Desert Song. He has been a lifelong friend and I will miss him. Olen has joined the heavenly choir who now gets to enjoy his singing.  

Barbara Porter Jones
Grand Prairie High School
Class of 1956

We had the opportunity to meet Olen and Janice at a campout with the DFW Sams chapter. I fondly remember Olen's bird sitting on his shoulder. And we were blown away by the beauty of Olen's voice during one of those campouts. We wish we could have spent more time with this amazing man and his wonderful bride. Our prayers and condolences to the family from Mike and Pennie Nichols.

May the Lord bring comfort to your family and friends in your loss

Linda Goodman Ouellette

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Olen sang at my father's funeral back in 1972. Prayers for peace and comfort in the coming days. 🙏 
Sincerely, 
Tammy Young Prejusa 

Olen was such a wonderful man! He will be missed greatly by his precious family and everyone who knew him!
I remember him singing “He could have sent 10,000 Angels”, so very powerful and beautiful!!
He is singing with the Angels and the Saints now!
And hugging his son, Kelly❤️

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Olen Noles Massey

March 7, 1938 – July 30, 2023

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