Robert C. Massey

Robert C. Massey Jr., age 71, of Richland, died at his home on April 15, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 1, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Robert C. Massey and Helen (Lum) Massey. Rob graduated from Portage Central High School and Western Michigan University, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He spent most of his life building or maintaining golf courses, lastly, Gull Lake View Golf Course. He also worked for the Richland Condos. He was a nature lover and avid gardener. Rob's greatest love was nurturing his beautiful perennial gardens. Preceding him in death were his parents Robert and Helen Massey and his dog, Nikki and Cat, Punky.

Interment with full military honors will take place at 2:30 pm on Thursday, July 30th at Ft Custer National Cemetery. We welcome friends to a celebration of Rob's life that will take place life in his beautiful garden at 11722 East DE Ave. Richland MI. on Thursday, July 30th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Funeral arrangements have been made by Farley Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home in Richland. Personal messages may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com