David Lowell Massey, 70, of Oceana, WV left this world on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 1, 1954 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Russell and Alma Taylor Massey. David was a 1972 graduate of Oceana High School and a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a volunteer of the Oceana Fire Department as the longest standing member since the age of 16, and a coal miner at various mines where he served as Chief Electrician, Super Intendent and Maintenance. He retired after 52 years under ground on his 70th birthday. He was a resilient hard worker, known to fix anything. He was known as an inspiration, mento and a friend. Though he was known for many things in his life, Dave’s family was his pride and joy. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the glue to his family and very much their super hero. David and his son have had the enjoyment of participating in Bass tournaments, for over 20 years. During this time, they traveled across many states together creating memories chasing bass. His son Russell, wasn’t just his son, but also his best friend. Even though his daughter was kicked off the boat, they shared a different bond including dinner dates and secrets. She will always remain his baby girl. Our lives will forever be changed and with his last breath he took parts of us with him. Ther will never be another man as selfless and humble as him and he will be missed every day. His family truly feels blessed to have known and loved him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Linda Massey, mother-in-law Shirley Bullington, and brothers-in-law Jimmy and Joe Bullington. Those left to cherish his beautiful memories include his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Patty Massey, his son Russell (Lisa) Massey of Talcott, a daughter Brandi Massey of Oceana, a sister Elaine (Mike) Martin of FL, his grandchildren Marissa (Dakota) Copenhaver of Princeton, Kayla (Zack) Payne of Peterstown, Kelsi (Trevor) Toler of Oceana, Taylor (Dawson) Paticher of Meadow Bridge, Kameron York of Oceana, Trevor, Massey, Collin Massey and Morgan Massey all of Talcott, great grandchildren Christian Payne, Brooks Payne, Zander Toler and Zoland Toler, a very special person he looked at like a son, Timmy O’Neil of Poplar Buff, MO, special nieces and nephews Tony, Lori and Tyler (Krissy), important cousins George and Jean (Terry), two very special lifelong friends and brother Ricky (Janet) Hicks, and a host of other loving family and friends. David was such a great man, he had his son, two grandsons, and a great grandson all names after him. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, March 21st at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Rev. William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Kameron York, Trevor Massey, Collin Massey, Dakota Copenhaver, Zack Payne, Dawon Poticher, Trevor Toler and Timmy O’Neil. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.