Eugene Massey Jr

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Eugene Massey, Jr. 49, of132 Jefferson Street, has answered the call to heaven onSaturday, October 17, 2009 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham after a long battle with several medical conditions. He was a fighter to the very end who will no longer suffer.

He was born and raised in Halifax County and was an easy-going fun loving guy who loved to spend time with his family and to hang out with his buddies. He was also an awesome cook.He was preceded in death by a sister: Carla Massey Jones and as aunt, Alean Williams. He is survived by his fiance, Margaret Powers; his father, Eugene M. Massey, Sr. and his mother, Shelby Jean Wheeler Massey; his daughters: Jena McKay Massey and Cassidy Leigh Massey; his sisters: Joanne Gilpin and husband Mark, Barbara Jones , and Cindy Nassey; a very special uncle, Billy Wheeler all of Roanoke Rapids: his nieces and nephews: ChrisMoore and wife Beth, Shannon Williams and husband Troy, Jessica Moore, Tammy DeBerry and husband Kevin, Brandon Duncan andwife Ginger, Jack Bryant and wife Denise, Ashelee Hester and Jenny Massey; and many great nieces and nephews; special cousins: Mary, Trish, Cathy, Kenny and Julie.Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009at Hockaday Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Agee officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 7-8:30 pm at the funeral home and other times at 130 Hunting Ridge Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Eugene Massey, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, Po Box 698, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be madeat Hockadayfs.com