Richard "Dean" Massey

Massey, Richard Dean age 51 of Blaine, received a new birthday on February 6, 2016. We know he is celebrating with family and friends but mostly with his Lord! Dean was a devoted Man of God, loving husband, awesome Dad and Wonderful Papaw. Thriving by his wife of 26 years Misty; son, Caleb and wife Tessa; daughter, Laiken and husband Andrew; grandkids, Bailen, Braisley, and Josey; several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He loved each and every one! Dean preached his funeral with the following words: “In my 51 years of life...I have failed many times, sinned more than most in my first 20 years of life…made more mistakes than I believe anyone person could sometimes I feel like giving up ...people that know me best...beg me to write a book on my life story...but all I want to do, is leave it in the past. Only few know my real story…I believe I have probably witnessed more angels and super natural than most, but in doing so, I have unfortunately witnessed the evil, including demonic things I will spare. I guess I really want to say something, and at the same time, don't know what to say. My recent string of health issues, got me thinking ...what, if anything, would I want to be known for … that answer is easy though...So what would I want to leave here if today, tomorrow, next week or a year or more from now...this is it ...Trust your First instincts ...and don't let life pass you by…turn to God early on ..I found in my ministry, the older a person is, the harder they become to win to Christ. I would do a lot of things different and that line -"I wouldn't change a thing because it made me who I am today "...that is BULL… I feel I'm blessed to be who I am and amazed of who I'm not!!! Thank God I turned out to be a responsible and respectively person. I will end by saying this...Life is a blessing…whenever you see it otherwise you lose! I owe it to my mother, who raised us in church, and taught us early in childhood about Jesus. I know one day I will reach my home in heaven ...nothing good have I done, I owe it all to Jesus who saved me and changed my life. If I go before you do...eat a piece of cake ...my first birthday in heaven. What a day that will be...with much love to all who saved me and changed my life.” A Celebration of Dean's Life will be held on Tuesday February 9th from 6-8 at New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist Church. 500 E. Emerald Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917. Birthday Cake will be served in the Fellowship Hall following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.