Obituary: Steve L. Massengill

Steve L. Massengill, age 71, a resident of Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 8, at his home.

Mr. Massengill was born on April 29, 1942, in Caryville. Before moving back to Tennessee in 2004, he and his family lived in Danville, Va., for 20 years.

Steve was very patriotic and he served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war. He was a faithful Christian and a member of the Kellytown Baptist Church.

He retired in 2004, from Shoney’s, Inc., following several years of service. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Additionally, he enjoyed woodworking, lawn work, gardening, and University of Tennessee football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lum and Florence Duncan Massengill, and by a brother, David Massengill.

Steve is survived by his wife of 49 years, Myra Read Massengill of Clinton; by a son, Stephen Scott Massengill of Knoxville; by daughters. April Boswell and husband C.J. of Oliver Springs, and Deana Crider and husband Jay, of Danville, Va.; and by grandchildren, Taylor, Tiffany, and Trey Boswell and Cutler Crider.

He is also survived by a brother, Ray Massengill of Knoxville; and by sisters, Mona Bass, of Oliver Springs, Sue Noe and husband Charles, of Oliver Springs, Peggy Justice and husband Tommy, of Kingston, Thelma Hileman and husband Joe, of Oliver Springs, and Brenda Hagan and husband John of LaFayette, Ga.

Additionally, he has several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of special friends, including a close special friend, James Stanton.

The family receive friends Sunday, March 9, at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral was held Monday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Kelleytown Baptist Church. Burial, with full military honors, followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

Sharp Funeral Home is serving the Massengill family, and a guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.