Rev. Leon R. Massey, son of the late Fred and Gladys Beavers Massey was born on November 25, 1940, in Little Rock, Ark. They were the proud parents of seven wonderful children.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Deloris Massey, his two children, Brandon (Shawna) Massey and Tamra (Victor) Polk; four grandchildren, Luca and Ezra Polk, Eden and Sunny Massey; and three sisters, Dr. Marilyn Massey Shandy of St. Louis, Mo., Tiny (LC) Ford of Los Angeles, Calif., Helen (Elijah) Harris of Hot Springs, Ark. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces and nephews; extended family; friends; and relatives. He will be forever remembered by his beloved Roanoke church family. He was often fondly referred to as "My Pastor."
The visitation will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 5-7 p.m., at Roanoke Baptist Church. The Funeral will be Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Visitors Chapel, 319 Church St., Hot Springs, Ark. The full obit and guest registry is at: http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Published May 18, 2022