It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roosevelt Massey Sr. of Anderson, South Carolina, who passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Alonzo Sanders (Jeanette Massey) and Bernice Sanders; his wife Betty Jean Massey; his son Roosevelt Massey, Jr.; and his siblings, Mary "Sweet Pea" McAlister, Sylvene Mattison, Dorcena Smith, Alberta Smith, Eleanor West, Sylvester Barlow Sanders, Herman Smith, Houston Smith, James Smith and Lilton Smith.

He is survived by : his children, Lawrence "Whammy" Massey, Michael Anthony Massey (Kamilah) and Michelle Denise Massey (Akolade); his brother William Charles Smith; and his sisters-in-law, Florence Smith and Betty Sanders. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home, Inc.