Massie, Alden Lyle

Alden "Corky" Lyle Massie
Born Jan. 10, 1929 in Craig, MO
Died Mar. 28, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM

 Veteran 
Korea
Alden Lyle (Corky) Massie, 75, Albuquerque, N.M., died Sunday, March 28, 2004.

He was born Jan. 10, 1929, at Craig, the son of John Dee and Esther (Williams) Massie.

A 1947 Craig High School graduate, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1954, and in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1977. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant, with 28 years active duty and two years in the Reserve.

His parents, and a brother, J.W. Massie, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann (Carlton) Massie; sons, Oran and Dean Massie; stepchildren, Deborah Buell, Mary Yuchas, Cyndi Benoit and John Yuchas; and five grandchildren.

The body has been cremated, and a memorial service is planned for early April in Albuquerque.

Graveside services will be held at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig, May 8, with military honors by the Craig American Legion Post.
Source: Mound City News, Thursday, April 1, 2004, Page 3.
 
Burial Location
wxyt-386
 
Father
John Dee Massie
Born Sep. 25, 1900 in Hiawatha, KS
Died Aug. 5, 1978
 
Mother
Doris Esther (Williams) Massie
Born 1902
Died May 30, 1978