James Willie Massie

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Mr. James Willie Massie, 63, of Memphis, TN, passed away on September 25, 2021, where he spent his final days surrounded by his large and loving family. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven (626 Star Landing Rd. East, Southaven, MS 38672). A second visitation will be held Friday, October 1, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ (369 GE Patterson Ave, Memphis, TN 38126). A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m., also at Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ. Interment will follow at Memphis National Cemetery (3568 Townes Ave., Memphis, TN 38122). Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. James was born in Hernando, MS, to J.W. and Roberta McGowen on October 27, 1957. He grew to be a very faithful and honorable, gentle giant of a man. Mr. Massie was a very prominent figure in his church, Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, where he devotedly served as a deacon and also in his community. He was responsible for leading many others to offer their lives to Christ. He was known to be a very avid fisherman of both fish and men. Mr. Massie’s wonderful sense of humor and personality made him a friend to all. Mr. Massie is preceded in death by his loving parents, J.W. and Roberta McGowen. Mr. Massie leaves behind his loving wife, Maryland Jerice Massie of Memphis; his two daughters, Shemeka Partee of Cordova, TN, and Lakweshia (Julian) Ewing of Chattanooga, TN; his granddaughter, Madison Partee of Cordova; his six sisters, Virginia Sharp, Louise (Ira) Blair, and Shirley Massie, all of Memphis, Charlotte McGowen and Virgie Massie, both of Nesbit, MS, and Sandra (Eric) Merriweather of MS; his brothers, Freddie (Dorothy) McGowen of Memphis, Terry (Yetta) McGowen of Milwaukee, WI, and Steven (Tawanda) McGowan of MS; six godchildren, Elder Marcus A. Sharp, LaKerry Moore, Lawrence L. Moore, Laquita R. Moore-House, Jose’ L. Moore, and Zephan S. Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, his church family, and friends. The family asks that memorial contributions in honor of Mr. James Willie Massie be made to a fund for his beloved granddaughter, Madison Jade Partee. Checks may be made in care of Shemeka Partee, and sent to 9236 Morning Glow Cove Apt. 202, Cordova, TN 38016. Electronic donations may be made to Madison’s Love Fund from Papa at www.emailmeform.com/builder/emf/BBA/LoveFund. Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

James Willie Massie

October 27, 1957 - September 25, 2021

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