Raymond Bryce Massey

Raymond Bryce Massey obituary, Colbert, GA

Raymond Bryce Massey

Raymond Massey Obituary

Visit the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East website to view the full obituary.

Raymond Bryce Massey, 75, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar Massey and Wilma Massey. Raymond served in the US Army and retired from Reliance Electric after 28 years. Following his retirement he worked for the State of Georgia Department of Transportation.

Survivors include his companion of 45 years, Mary Thomas; son: Dwaine (Tracy) Massey; grandchildren: Bryce Massey, Cade Massey, Kandace (Drew) Finney; great grandson: Copelan Finney and several cousins also survive.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30 at Athens Memory Gardens.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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