Robert Massey

Bob as he became known to his friends and family was born on Saturday, November 13, 1943 in Lebanon, Missouri, the oldest of three children to Lee and Oma (Simmons) Massey. He passed from this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Coweta, Oklahoma at the age of 77. He grew up on a farm, so he learned to work long and hard hours from the time he was old enough to help out. His mother was a great cook and kept the family going on their long days in the field. But by the time Bob had finished the 11th Grade in school, he left home and joined the Army National Guard. As a Corporal he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he learned to be an aircraft refueler. After his 4 years in service to his country were over, he spent a few years in the finance and loans business in Springfield, Missouri. After that he learned the upholstery business working on both auto as well as home furniture. But his true calling would soon find him in the auto sales business. He opened Bob Massey Motors and also had an upholstery shop. Later he went to work for Central Dodge in Springfield and worked his way up to become the General Manager of that dealership. During those years, he met and married Vickye Keathley on November 16, 1979. The family moved to Broken Arrow where Bob and Hubert Keathley, his Father-In-Law, opened up K & M Auto Sales on Kenosha Street. Bob owned and operated K&M for around 12 years. The family briefly moved to Bakersfield, California and Fort Collins, Colorado where Bob worked at various dealerships before moving back to Coweta, Oklahoma. Bob then went to work for El Dorado Motors in Tulsa. He went from Sales to General Manager there before moving to Jimmy Long Auto Sales which later became Green Country Auto Sales. He worked there for over 20 years. His family said he both “loved and hated” cars. Bob loved vintage hot rods and classic cars. He restored several throughout his lifetime including his 1957 Corvette, 1955 Chevy, 1965 Mustang, several 1972 Chevy Trucks and the 1965 Chevy II that he and his wife drag raced. He loved to go to the Drag Strip or watch NHRA Drag racing on TV. Bob also loved spending time in his yard and around the house. He took great pride in his home and making the yard look just like a golf course, even if he needed to mow it three times a week. He was also very handy around the house. There was nothing he couldn’t do to improve things as far as home repairs or improvements went. No matter where he went these last few years, you could always find his best little buddy, dog Gizmo following right behind him. Bob will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by: Wife, Vickye of the home in Coweta Daughter, Wendy Lemons of Grove Spring, Missouri Son, Tony Massey (Rebecca) of Tulsa 5 Grandchildren: Whitney, Megan, Trent, Morgan and Keagan And 1 Great Grandson: Noah Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Lee and Oma Massey, one brother: Johnny Massey, and a Grand Daughter: Sarai Langford

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Robert Massey

November 13, 1943 - March 21, 2021