1937
Henry
2010
Henry "Gene" Massengale
August 8, 1937 — October 24, 2010
Henry Eugene "Gene" Massengale, age 73, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Integra Specialty Hospital in Muncie while surrounded by his family. He was born August 8, 1937 in Robbins, Tennessee to the late Virgil and Emma Lee (Cecil) Massengale.
He retired from Chrysler Corporation and had also worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma. An avid NASCAR fan, Henry was also a fan of his son John, who races at Mt. Lawn Speedway. A member of the UAW Local #371, he was also a member of the American Legion for 24 years, the Moose Lodge, and was a member of the Rose City CB Club and REACT where was known as "Pink Panther" or "Pinkin". He served in the United States Air Force, National Guard, Army and the Reserves. He attended Ivy Tech in Muncie where he studied electronics.
Survivors include his wife, Emma L. Massengale whom he married May 18, 1968; children, Amy (husband, Gary) Davis, John (wife, Karol) Massengale and Tina (husband, Alex) Pierce; six grandchildren, Lyndsay and Megan Davis, Tyler Pierce, James, Kristopher, Jonathan Massengale all of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; sister, Carol Sweigart of New Castle; brother, Tommy Massengale of New Castle; cousins; a special pet cockatiel, Misty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Jo and Jimmy Ray Massengale; two granddaughters, T.J. Marie and Alyssa Nicole Shoemaker.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Frank Wood officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post #137 Honor Guard, 419 New York Ave., New Castle, In 47362, with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
He retired from Chrysler Corporation and had also worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma. An avid NASCAR fan, Henry was also a fan of his son John, who races at Mt. Lawn Speedway. A member of the UAW Local #371, he was also a member of the American Legion for 24 years, the Moose Lodge, and was a member of the Rose City CB Club and REACT where was known as "Pink Panther" or "Pinkin". He served in the United States Air Force, National Guard, Army and the Reserves. He attended Ivy Tech in Muncie where he studied electronics.
Survivors include his wife, Emma L. Massengale whom he married May 18, 1968; children, Amy (husband, Gary) Davis, John (wife, Karol) Massengale and Tina (husband, Alex) Pierce; six grandchildren, Lyndsay and Megan Davis, Tyler Pierce, James, Kristopher, Jonathan Massengale all of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; sister, Carol Sweigart of New Castle; brother, Tommy Massengale of New Castle; cousins; a special pet cockatiel, Misty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Jo and Jimmy Ray Massengale; two granddaughters, T.J. Marie and Alyssa Nicole Shoemaker.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Frank Wood officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post #137 Honor Guard, 419 New York Ave., New Castle, In 47362, with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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