Joe Massenburg Jr. died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, August 25, 1938, to Joe and Alice Massenburg he was the oldest son of twelve children. He was more than a brother often serving as a caregiver for his younger siblings. A role he cherished and thrived in. Joe was a hardworking man who enjoyed success throughout his life with career exploits in Auto Body Repair and Truck Driving along with a brief stint in the US Army.
He was a generous man who loved his children dearly, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed simple pleasures like sitting in the park or rides with his grandchildren. You could tell with any conversation you had with him that his love for his grandchildren ranked as a highest priority. He did not hesitate to share any of his children's or grandchildren's successes with anyone who would listen.
He was fond of snow and cold weather and even dreamed of moving to Colorado where he could enjoy the view of endless snow covered landscapes (even though getting him to dress appropriately for the weather was nothing short of pulling teeth).
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alice Massenburg of Nashville, NC; his daughter, Lois Gene Massenburg; son Alvin Massenburg; and his brothers, Therman Massenburg Sr., and James Arthur Massenburg.
He leaves to cherish his memories seven children, Samuel Massenburg (Connie), Doris Gene Thomas, James Massenburg (Robin), Jeanette Wilson (Alvin), Evelyn McDew (Darren), Anthony Massenburg (Janine) and Christopher Massenburg (Cassandra); brothers, Wilbert Massenburg of Yorktown, VA, Herbert Massenburg of Hampton, VA, and Sorell Massenburg of Rocky Mount, NC, sisters, Evelyn Barnhill of Jamaica, NY, Amy Everette of Sufolk, VA, Minnie Silver of Nashville, NC, Mae Bell Lewis of Nashville, NC, Ann Sumner of Rocky Mount, NC, and Brinda Greenwood of High Point, NC; twenty-three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11am on Saturday at the funeral home.