John Rufus Massey's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2025 in Stone Mountain, Georgia

John Rufus Massey

October 30, 1926 - January 23, 2025 (98 years old)

Stone Mountain, Georgia

John Rufus Massey's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2025 in Stone Mountain, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wages and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Rufus Massey

October 30, 1926 - January 23, 2025 (98 years old)

Stone Mountain, Georgia

John Rufus Massey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Rufus Massey (Stone Mountain, Georgia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Rufus left this world on January 23, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, L. B. Massey and Roxie Massey; his brothers, Robert Massey, James L Massey and Melvin Massey; and his son-in-law Walter Weller.

He is survived by: his children, Gail Weller, John H Massey (Louann) and Pat Pruitt (Dean); his grandsons, Greg Weller (Kati) and Brad Pruitt (Lacey); his stepgrandson Jerry Henderson (Jennifer); his great grandchildren, Grady Weller, Rhett Weller, Hannah Pruitt, Austin Pruitt, Kaitlyn Henderson and Lauren Henderson; and his siblings, Bernice Massey of North Carolina, Beatrice Cook of North Carolina, Lou Blair of North Carolina, Frank Massey (Mary) of North Carolina, David Massey of North Carolina, Becky Mitchell of North Carolina, Alice Allen of North Carolina and Jean Mills (Steve) of North Carolina. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was also a really good bridge player and played until Covid.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tabernacle Baptist Church 523 N Charles Street Mebane, NC 27302.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wages and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory



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