Donnie Lee Edward Massey Sr., of Currie North Carolina went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025 at the age of 74. He has been surrounded by his loving family during this time.

Donnie was the eldest son of the late Harold Edward Massey and Mary Ann Massey. He will be missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Judy Massey; three children, Terry Batchelor (Ken), Donnie Massey Jr. (Rendy), and Tracy Massey (Kristi); ten grandchildren, Christopher Moore, Justin Massey (Kelli), Donna Leonard (Cole), Andrew Batchelor, Whitley Moore (Haylie), Jamie Hubbard (Cord), Tyler Massey, Lilly Massey, Zaylee Massey, and Maggie; seven great-grandchildren, EmmaLee Massey, Cameron Massey, Celine Massey, Casey Massey, Waylon Hubbard, Cooper Hubbard, and BrantLee Leonard; seven sisters, Lib Bradshaw, Kathy Phillips, JoAnn Massey, Peggy Bradford, Phyllis Starling, Sandra Erickson, and Betty Overfield; brother, Jimmy Massey; and many nieces and nephews that will miss him.

Donnie attended Princeton High School, the class of 1969. He had a love for automotives and made his career in that industry. He retired from K-Mart's Service Center after 22 years of service.

Donnie enjoyed racing. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and the thrill of drag-racing his beloved Midnight Bandit, a 1969 Plymouth GTX. Donnie loved spending time with friends and family.

The family will receive friends 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at Harrell's Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 PM Thursday August 21, 2025 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel with reverend Donald Ray Massey officiating.