T.A. Massie
November 27, 1915 ~ July 8, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Talmadge Alvin "T.A." Massie, 93, of Candler, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at his residence.
Born on November 27, 1915, in Buncombe Co., Mr. Massie was a son of the late Joseph Talmadge and Bessy Henson Massie. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Tony Farmer; great-granddaughter, Stacey Farmer; sons-in-law, Lee Farmer, and Jim Lance; brothers, James, C.D., Kelly, and Charles Massie; and sister, Boots Rush.
He worked for 47 years for American Enka. He was a lover of all sports, especially baseball and football, and he loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. His door was always opened with love and a cup of coffee. He was a member of Brown's View United Methodist Church.
Mr. Massie is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lillian Taylor Massie; brother, Glen Ray Massie; sister, Frances Howell; children, Peggy Parris and husband Jr., Joyce Farmer, David Massie, Patsy Lance; grandchildren, Jeff, Robin, Joseph, Keith, Chris, Benji, Doug, April, Richie; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Sarah, Lee, Jodi, Jake, Kady, Meghan, Brandy, Luke, Brook, Garrett, and Leslie; great-great-grandchildren, Gracie, Josie, Landon, and Colton; many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly; and a very faithful friend, Buddy Brock.
A funeral service for Mr. Massie will be on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Brown's View United Methodist Church with the Revs. John Erwin and George Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to the Brown's View United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 25 Brown's View Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are very special friend to us and please know we are here for you.
To the family of a very special man in our lives. So sorry to hear of the passing of Jake. What a inspiration in my family’s life he has been. We will hold dear to our hearts the visits we had with him almost daily and the memories of seeing him pass through daily to visit dad. He had such a lively spirit and such a loving way. We will cherish the memories and advice this man has given us throughout the years. He will be missed dearly.
David , My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and the family .May God Bless you and give you comfort.
Peggy Bailey
We have only known you for a short time but you have touched our lives forever.
Robin – your mother – and your girls, Jodi & Kady:
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May the wonderful memories of your Dad – Grand-Dad – and great Grand-Dad keep you uplifted.
Debby Burchfield
Chris,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
Scott
To all of you,
We are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts.It is so hard to let go of the people we love, but we can rest assured we will meet again in heaven some day.
love,
Ronne,Susan,Lindsey
Brock
Chris,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our prayers are with the family during these times. T.A. will be greatly missed but remember that he has also been a blessing while here. God be with the entire family.
To Aunt Bill and Family,
We will greatly miss TA. He was one of a kind. There was never a dull moment with TA, It was all good.
From Zach..I am proud that he was my Great Uncle. Your all in our thoughts and prayers, GOD BLESS
I enjoyed the times that I had with TA and will miss him. I’m glad to have known TA as the man he was. GOD BLESS
Lillian, Peggy, David, Joyce, Patsy, and grandchildren, We are sorry for your loss and so fortunate that T. A. touched our lives. He was such a special person and my dad’s best friend. Please know that Heaven is a brighter place today as it has gained this wonderful father, husband, grandfather, friend and cousin. God Bless All of You, Love, Jane and David
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this difficult time.
Patsy and Family,
I was so sorry to read about your Dad this morning. I can remember so many good times at your home with your wonderful and loving family. May God bless all of you. We will remember you in our prayers during this difficult time.
To T.A.’s family: I was so sorry to hear of T.A.’s passing. He was a ‘dandy’ and will be missed by all who knew him. I have such fond memories of seeing and talking with him and his ‘shadow,’ Eddie, at the Enka High football games.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know he is in a better place now.
Chris,
Vickie and I are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Dear David,
Just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear father. Your wonderful family is an inspiration to us all.
Love, John
I have fond memories of Mr. Massey. I remember him at the ballgames and seeing him riding around the country side. He always had a smile for me. My condolences go out to all his family.
As with my years growing up on ‘Billy Cove and with all my memories, ‘TA was always so kind and a very sincere man to all of us. ‘Charlie Taylor, my Dad and ‘Lacy Taylor, my Mom always spoke very highly of ‘TA all through their years.. Lillian, David, Peggy and Jr, Patsy, Joyce and Family, you will miss ‘TA very much, but just as the ‘Bible tells us, ‘ To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. ‘May God Bless each and every one. Aways keep your ‘Precious Memories. Love, Aileen Taylor Black
DEAR JOYCE AND PATSY, AND ALL THE FAMILY. SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, T.A. MY WIFE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES AND WE WILL BE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP THE FAITH. LOVE ALWAYS DON & ELVA TOWE
Patsy and Family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father. May God grant you strength and peace during this time of mourning. Our prayers are with you.
Dear Massie Family,
I was sorry to hear about T.A.’s passing. He was a great family man and a loyal supporter of Enka High School Athletics, that will be sorely missed. We used to kid Jodie and Kady about the bus going by to pick up the Billy Cove Gang. He can watch all the games now with a special pass!
I will remember you in my prayers, you have all been very dear to me during my time at Enka.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO T.A. AND HIS FAMILY.
BETTY WILLIAMS BROWN
Dear Massie Family
My thoughts and Prayers go out to each of you for the lost of TA.He was one of a kind.there are so many memories about being in the woods and the cabin.Seein TA riding up the cove on his lawnmower going up to see Eddie.They sat around shooting the breeze.He will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Massie’s passing. We have been out of town and were unable to make it to the visitation but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To my other family whom I love dearly,so sorry about T.A. Keep in mind his last day on earth was his first day in heaven.God,s blessings to all you.