John Massey Dies

 

John Massey III was born on June 25, 1947, and grew up in Decatur, Illinois. 

John passed away August 3, 2021, reportedly from COVID-19, while living in Fort Myers, Florida.

While at Douglas MacArther High School, John was involved in Vocational Arts Mechanics as a junior and senior; Football as a sophomore, junior, and senior; Basketball as a sophomore; and Track for all four of his high school years.

John graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1965, and joined the military on December 15, 1965. 

John Massey trained at Fort Leonard Wood, where the above series of photos were taken.

John married Connie Erue Massey on July 28, 1968. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1968. 

John noted in the Mac65 50th reunion survey that he was a Caterpillar employee from 1965-1998, and that the first car he ever owned was a 1940 Ford coupe.

Another Caterpillar employee whom John knew, Bill Tuttle, died only a few days ago, on July 27, 2021. 

The Massey couple remained together for life, having children, grandkids, and enjoying their retirement in Florida.

Our condolences to Connie, their children, their family and friends.