Howard Lee Massey

Howard Lee Massey, age 86, of Amity, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

He was born on January 4, 1935, in Elm, the son of Ira Herman Massey and Linnie Elizabeth Lambert Massey. On February 10, 1956, he was married to Mary Alice Lambert Massey, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Massey and Loyd Massey; and two sisters, Juanell Buck and Ruth Henson.

He was a member of the Shiloh Church of Christ and a United States Army veteran. Howard worked many years as a logger, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting and reading, particularly anything western. Besides fishing, his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Linnie, whom he adored. Howard will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Marvin Lee Hampton; his pride and joy, his granddaughter, Linnie Hampton, all of Bonnerdale; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 8, 2021, in the Shiloh Church of Christ with Rick Collie officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be his fishing buddies, who were always there for him, Ricky Owens, Bill Tolleson, Scotty Hardage and Dub Davidson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dillard Homestead Cemetery, c/o Myron Massey, 361 Sugar Loaf Valley Road, Bonnerdale, Arkansas 71933.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Glenwood.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.