James Albert Massie Jr, 92, of Lafayette, passed away at 9:58 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1925, in Ridgefield, NJ, to the late James and Irene (Grossman) Massie Sr. Upon graduating from Appleton High School, Appleton, ME in 1942, James joined the Navy serving 30 years.Continue Reading
James Albert Massie Jr, 92, of Lafayette, passed away at 9:58 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his residence.
He was born July 14, 1925, in Ridgefield, NJ, to the late James and Irene (Grossman) Massie Sr.
Upon graduating from Appleton High School, Appleton, ME in 1942, James joined the Navy serving 30 years. After his retirement he worked for 18 years as Maintenance Supervisor at Lafayette School Corporation then another 6 years at Tippecanoe Mall before retiring for the second time.
On November 20, 1998, he married Linda Maxson in Lafayette and she survives.
He was a member of Charity Baptist Church, American Legion Post 11, VFW Post 1154 and the Fleet Reserve Association.
James enjoyed woodworking, reading, flowers, cooking, feeding the birds and squirrels and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving along with his wife are step-children, Cathy Davis of Lafayette, Heather Stafford (Joe) of Fishers, Ruth Jackson (David) of West Lafayette, Cindy Cox of Buck Creek, Homer Halsema of Lafayette and John Daniels (Sherri) of Goshen. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren
James was preceded in death by a son, James Massie III, his brother, George Massie, two step sons and a grandson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 25 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909.
The family would like to express a special thanks for the excellent care that St Elizabeth Hospice had given to James.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Charity Baptist Church, 1718 N 15th St Lafayette, IN 47904 with Pastor Matt Sims officiating. Military rights will be performed at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.
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