Richard I. Massie's Obituary
Decatur – Richard I. Massie, 90, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Manor Court of Clinton.
Richard was born on August 12, 1933, in Tuscola, IL, the son of Thomas I. and Nancy J. (Taylor) Massie. He was an Army veteran of the Korean war and was the owner/operator of Richard Massie Remodel. He loved stock car racing, woodworking, bowling, and gardening. Richard married Vera F. Jenkins and they enjoyed over 68 years of marriage.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Vera, 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Surviving are his children: Tim (Karen) Massie and Jim (Carol) Massie; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 12pm until the service time of 1pm at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Antioch Cemetery, Hugo, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Decatur Humane Society.
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