Mr. Russell Alfred Massey age 79 of Ellijay died Sunday June 10, 2012.

Mr. Massey was born on August 22, 1932 in Cherokee Co. Mr. Massey is retired from Lockheed Martin Aircraft Company and was a member of the Turniptown Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by a son Montey Massey & a daughter Dana Sue Barnett.

Survivors Include: Wife: Betty Massey of the home; Son: John Massey, Virginia Beach, VA; Daughters: Cindy Regan, Howard, CO, Sheila Reed, Jasper, GA; Sister: Wylene Price, Jasper, GA; 4 Grandchildren John Massey, Jr. David Barnett & Ben Massey Tia Hardy; 2 Great grandchildren; Several nieces & nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday June 14, 2012 at 2pm from the Turniptown Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Pettit officiating.

Interment to follow in the Turniptown Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Family will receive friends Wednesday June 13th from 4pm until 7pm at the Bernhardt Funeral Home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be made at www.bernhardtfh.com