Terry Wayne Massey of St. James, Missouri was born on Feb. 28, 1962 in St. Louis City, Missouri to James Alvin Massey and Elsie Gertrude (nee Kelley) Massey and passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the age of 64 years, 2 months, and 23 days.
Terry was raised in Steelville, Missouri, where he also attended school. In his younger years, he traveled with the carnival.
On June 2, 1984, Terry married Robin Kay Wirz in St. James, Missouri.
They moved to Fort Worth, Texas where Terry worked installing and repairing outdoor sprinklers. After living in Fort Worth, Texas for three years, they relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, where Terry worked in the maintenance department for the City of St. Petersburg.
In 1990, Terry returned to Missouri. He was worked at Phelps Health and Maramec Spring Park before eventually retiring from UMR. He also enjoyed cooking and spent time working for the Douglas Company in St. James.
On June 13, 1995, Terry married Joby Edwina Mainer in St. James, Missouri.
He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and hanging out by the river. He also volunteered at the VFW in St. James.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elsie Massey; sister, Dawn Marshall; infant sister, Lisa Michelle Massey; and brother-in-law Mike Burns.
He is survived by his sons, Michael W. Massey and Benjamin R. Massey both of Rolla, Missouri; brothers, Richard Massey of Springfield, Missouri and Jimmy and wife Tyla Massey of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Lorrie Ann and husband Donald Wells of Aurora, Missouri and Tracy and husband Chad Barker of Pierce City, Missouri; brother-in-law, Mark Marshall of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; grandchildren, Erik Massey and Cali Ann Massey; other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Martin-Trask Cemetery with Rev. Steven Betts officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
