Bruce O. Massey, 60, of Newton, Mississippi, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Newton, Mississippi. He was born Friday, February 13, 1959 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Newton County Funeral Home- North. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Newton County Funeral Home- North and the Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Bro. Joe Garvin will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 635-3200

Bruce retired from the Army National Guard in 2015 as Sergeant First Class. He was employed by a military support contractor for 12 years in Kuwait. He grew up in Newton County. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He received numerous metals while serving his country. He was a volunteer firefighter for Hickory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Ray and Ann E. Massey.

Survivors include his wife, Angela Massey, daughters, Andi Boutwell (Johnathan), Kara Ezell (Matt), two stepsons; Domonic Jenkins Sr, Anthony Jenkins, grandchildren; Baleigh Boutwell, Raylen Boutwell, Madison Boutwell, grandsons; Nathaniel Ezell, William Ezell, Domonic Jenkins Jr, Colton Jenkins, brother, Jimmy Massey, sister, Anita Massey.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Green, Chris Green, Charles Massey, Johnathan Boutwell, Bo Dean, and Scott Young.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Green, Matt Ezell, and Steven Davis.