Edward "Buddy" Nathan Massie Obituary (1935

Mr. Edward "Buddy" Nathan Massie, age 89 of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on June 7, 1935 in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Samuel Augustus and Josephine Gertrude Garrett Massie. He grew up in the Madison community and was schooled there. He was inducted into the United States Army in 1955 and served his country until being honorably discharged in 1957 and then transferred to the Army Reserves until being discharged in 1963. He was united in marriage to Myrna Loy Yount on December 20, 1957 at the Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church. This happy union of 67 years was blessed with two sons, Gerald Nathan and James Michael, and three daughters, Pamela Annette, Jennifer Ann and Beverly Denise. He worked early in life for Pearl Packing Company in downtown Madison. He worked as a truck driver for 10 years and then at M&T Chemicals for 23 years where he had perfect attendance the first 17 years. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Madison and enjoyed mowing and gardening. He donated over 30 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross and was proud of his accomplishment. He served as caretaker for 17 years of the Marble Corner Cemetery. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and friend. Buddy died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:23 p.m. at his home in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Edward will be missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Myrna Loy Yount Massie of Madison, Indiana; his sons, Gerald Nathan Massie of Milton, Kentucky, James Michael "Mike" Massie and his wife Loretta of Milton, Kentucky; his daughter, Pamela "Pam" Annette McCane and her husband Jim of Milton, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Beth Ann, Dusty, Andy, Emily, Rachel, Eric, Chad, Steven, Maggie, Adam, James, David, and Brent; his 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Augustus Massie, died July 8, 1976, his mother, Josephine Gertrude Garrett Massie, died January 9, 1978, his daughters, Beverly Denise Massie died April 2, 1989 and Jennifer Ann Burnham died January 30, 2011, his sisters, Margie Brierly died February 2, 2012, Nellie Mae Quisenberry, died January 16, 2015, Dorothy Elizabeth Edwards, died June 18, 2014, and his brother, Jerry Lee Massie, died January 8, 2019, his daughter-in-law, Kimberly Sue Ward Massie, died June 24, 2018. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Keith Abrams at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Marble Corner Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Marble Corner Cemetery or the WHAS Crusade for Children. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Edward "Buddy" Nathan Massie, please click here to visit our sympathy store.