William Penn Massey

William Penn Massey, 92, of Tower Hill, Illinois, formerly of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in Tower Hill, Illinois. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville and Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas are assisting the family.

He was born February 3, 1926 in the community of Campbell, Arkansas to Floyd Tillman Massey and Josephine Martin Massey. He was husband of the late Susie Royce Massey who passed away in 2012.

Survivors include his children: Terry Yantis, Douglas Massey, Deborah Egg and Margaret Reynolds; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great grandchildren and one brother, Johnny Massey.

William is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Susie Royce (Watts) Massey; daughter, Diana Sue Curtis; and nine siblings.

Funeral services for William will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Brother Phillip Clark officiating. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery.

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