George G Massey

George G. Massey, 74, of Boyne Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

George was born September 6, 1942 in Boyne Falls, the son of Marion and Beulah (Baker) Massey.  One of eight siblings, they spent their childhood working on the family farm raising dairy cattle and rainbow trout to stock Moyer Creek Trout Pond just outside of Boyne Falls.  Following graduation, he served in the Army from 1961-1964 primarily stationed in Hohenfels, Germany.  He returned from service working as an ironworker in Michigan City, Indiana for a short time before going back to Boyne Falls to spend his life raising a family and building homes.  He retired from Andre Poineau Woodworker in 2004.  He enjoyed his family, history, old Western movies and carpentry.  He was an avid birdwatcher who loved to watch for many different species of birds.

Surviving are his children, Anjanette (Dean) Reynolds of Boyne City and Gregory (Sarah) Massey of Owosso.  His five grandchildren Lydia, Madison and Ryan Reynolds and Trenton and Emerson Massey.  Sister Eloise McGeorge of Boyne Falls, brothers Bill Massey, Alan (Zeke) Massey and Leon Massey all of Boyne Falls, and John Massey of Harbor Springs, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lila Kelso and Peggy Massey.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Boyne Valley Cemetery in Boyne Falls. 

Donations may be made to McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation or the Audobon Society at www.audobon.org in honor of George.

Family and friends wishing to share a thought or memory of George are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

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