WILLIAM "MORRIS" MASSEY ~ Class of 1954
July 28, 1934 - February 13, 2010





William Morris Massey, 75, of Richland, died February 13th at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. He was born July 28, 1934 in Goodletsville, TN to James and Edna Massey. They moved to Richland in 1944. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Columbia Hi in 1954. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marines to proudly serve his country in the Korean War. It was at this time that he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Horstman ('53).

Upon honorable discharge from the USMC, Bill went to work for Westinghouse. Throughout his life, he and Carol enjoyed camping and fishing all throughout Washington and Oregon. Bill also enjoyed 15 years as a member of the Benton City Hoe Downers Square Dancing club.

In the late '70s he embarked on a new adventure. He wanted to be his own boss, so he became owner of a Western Auto Store in Tillamook, OR. From there, they moved to Las Vegas and enjoyed 10 years of bright lights and big city.

In 1990, they moved back to the Tri Cities to be near family. Bill went to work for PNNL in the Security Depparment and then moved into the Purchasing Department; he retired in 1995 and managed an apartment complex in Richland.

Bill is survived by wife Carol of 54 years, son Jerry Massey (Sheri Conner) and daughter Cheri Thomas (Ron). Grandchildren, Josh Massey (Ariel), Jason Brown (Becky), Jared Thomas (Marie), Ray Thomas (Jodi), Hope Massey, Tara-Lee Thomas, Shane Brown & Jordon Massey. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Massey ('64) Holloway (Larry ('64)) and Linda Massey ('66) Cornwell (Kim). Bill was also blessed with 7 great-grandchildren - Joni, Kaila, Amber, Trac, Liam, Carissa & Reid

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Massey and brother James.

Friends and extended family are welcome to attend a Memorial service at Richland Lutheran Church on Sunday, Febr5uary 21st at 2pm with a reception immediately following.

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