SMSgt. Vernon Massey

Vern was one of my favorite friends of all time. He was always the one to count in whenever he was needed whether at work or just being Vern as a loving, caring individual. And Vern was an individual! Always smiling, always a good word for everyone and a strong Christian that lived his faith filled beliefs. RIP my true friend. See you another day! CMSgt Donald Bush, 906TFG

To the Massey Family:

Today, I told that Vernon passed away. I pray that God will continue to wrap his security of comfort and love and peace around all of Vernon's family and friends! Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning!

Audrey Neal-Thrift

To the Massey Family:

My deepest and sincere condolences on the passing of Vernon. Although I heard the news today, please know that my prayer continues for Vernon's family that God will continue to lift all of you in spirit. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. Peace and blessings each day! Audrey Neal-Thrift

Worked with Vern in the 906th. He was a great friend and a joy to just have conversations with. We later went to the 445th and still stayed in touch. RIP Vern...you did your country proud... Mike Ferguson

Vernon was my best while I was station at Wright Patterson AFB. We both lives in Fairborn, Ohio. We lived about 2 miles from each other. Going to miss my best friend. Rest in piece my brother.

Abraham Green USAF, Retired Bowie, MD

I am so sorry to hear of Vern's passing. He was a good man who often spoke fondly of his family. We served together 8 years and after I left I'd visit him whenever I was back in town. Rest in peace old friend. Michael Pribyl and Family.

Vern and I worked together at Homestead, Florida in the early 1990s. He was the consummate professional and a great friend. Condolences to the Massey family, Rest in peace Vern. Jack Graham, Smsgt Retired

Vern and I worked together in the early 1990s at Homestead Florida, before he transferred to Wright Patterson. He was a man of character, and integrity, and a great friend. Rest In Peace Vern. Jack Graham

Vern and I worked together in the early 1990s at Homestead Florida, before he transferred to Wright Patterson. He was a man of character, and integrity, and a great friend. Rest In Peace Vern. Jack Graham

So saddened to hear of Vern's passing. Vern and his team was most gracious to our unit after Hurricane Andrew demolished Homestead AFB. We were able to continue flying operations through the efforts of Vern and the 89th FS. RIP VERN. My God bless his family at this time.

SMSgt (Retired) Richard Dry 482 FW/OSS

I know at times it seems as though when it rains, it pours, but in the mist of your tears, look to the hills from whence all our help comes. Sending my heart, love and prayers to all of you.- Renee Donnell

You will be missed, Vern. But most of all, you'll be remembered by all of us who knew you. Rest easy, my friend. - Sue Leffler-Kitchen, 906th co-worker and friend.

My deepest sympathy to the Massey family. I had the honor to work with Vern in the Air Force Reserves at Wright-Patterson AFB. Vern was the consumate professional and my friend. RIP my friend!! - Chuck Staruch

My Condolences to The entire Massey Family, and friends who are in mourning for Vernon "Vern" Massey. My career path and Verns first came in 1981 at Homestead AFB where he was a Life Supporter and I was a Parachute rigger I remember him bringing in the F-4 ejection seat "tooth" as it was termed and I found him to be a friendly and lively guy. I next encountered Vern at WPAFB in 1987 and got to have a better working relationship with him as I was still a rigger back then and short story long I was to be working for him from 1995-2011 I could write stories for days but what I want to say about SMSgt Massey is that he was a man of strong beliefs a Child of God . He could make you laugh one minute and make you mad the next! I will always have the tremendous memories that I have of our deployments and travels we shared along our Air Force journey. I will especially miss his phone calls, he was a decent, caring guy and I will miss our friendship. Al Berens

To Kevin and the Massey Family our thoughts and Prayers are with you today during the loss of your Loved one! May God comfort, strengthen, and sustain you with fond memories Lee and Margie Thompson(Neighbors)

Our deepest and sincere condolences to the Massey family during this difficult time, Maurice and Felicia Winnix

Our deepest and sincere condolences to the Massey family, during this difficult time,Maurice and Felicia Winnix

RIP my brother. Thank you for your service to God and country. Prayers to family, well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy lord. A

Airman Massey worked for me in the 19th TAST in 1978...He reported to me in civilian clothes and informed him that he should have reported to me in military uniform... Therefore, he went back and changed and reported to me again the next day in the correct uniform...lol... He was a sharp young man who worked real hard at his craft, my condolences to his family...

So sad to hear about Vern. As a Reserve Fighter Pilot in the 89th TFS out of Dayton, Ohio Vern was our Life Support SMSGT. I flew there for 10 years in the F-4 and F-16. We deployed to Homestead, Alpena, Nellis and multiple other exciting places...and Vern was always upbeat, happy, and joking around even while taking such great care of us all. We all trusted his shop with our lives, knowing that our flight equipment and gear were up to date and in excellent working order. I'd love to tell you all a couple anecdotal stories Vern and I shared, BUT decorum prevents me from expounding. Let it just be known that we experienced some very good laughs together. Miss you already. Lt Col BJ Johnson, Ops Officer 89th TFS Rhinos 1982-92.

My deepest sympathy for the Massey family. Vern and I were stationed together in the 18th TRS at Shaw back in the early 70s as Airman. We were good friends. Rest in Peace my brother. SMSgt Bill Neason USAF Retired

Vernon will always be part of many of my happiest 'teenage' memories. He was an exceptional young man. Condolences to the entire family. Lyn Warmath-Boyd

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Massey family. Vern's care, compassion, and cool personality will always be remembered. SMSgt Elaine Norsworthy

I would like to express our deepest Condolence to the Massey Family, May God bless and keep you all during this time. George and Teresa Newman

My deepest condolences to The Massey Family - Tonya Sanders

To the Massey family, I'd like to offer my condolences to you all as well.

King Vern was more than just a superintendent to me. He was guidance, inspiration and my mentor. He'd taught me many lessons in which some stuck and the others, well, had gone in one ear and out of the other; but he never gave up on me and I appreciate him for that.

Vern, thank you for preparing me for a lifetime of achievements.

You would never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace King! KD

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Massey from the Newman Family Vernon was my high school classmate. Noelle Newman Boozer

Our deepest condolences to the Massey Family. Tracy and Jerry Phelps

My deepest sympathies to you, Vern's family. What a fabulous man to work with. I essentially was in his hands as an F4 pilot who relied on his life support expertise. But more than his professional expertise, he was so much fun to laugh and 'play' with. He loved the North Carolina Tarheels and Dean Smith. I, being from Indiana, love Bobby Knight and the Hoosiers. Not an interaction went by, but which we would jab each other with great teasing. At that time, I think North Carolina had an overall upper hand. But I would never admit that:-). On deployments we always had a ping pong table set up somewhere. Vern was a great player. We competed vigorously. He hated to get beat!! Of course, I did too. We had fabulous combradiery. Your memory lives on, Vern! Keep that table warm when we meet again. Ned Wilson

I served with Vern at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for three years (1982-1985). He was a dedicated Airman who never stopped trying to improve his squadron and make the world a safer place for his aircrew. Prayers to the Massey family. Rest easy, Vern, you will be missed...

To the Massey family It's hard to know how little or how much to say when you lose a love one Psalm c-91 v-11 He shall give his angels charge over thee in all thy ways There is no heart that prepared for a sorrow like this hope your family know your family have the caring and always the support of so many who keep your families close in prayers and thoughts at this difficult time Tyrone and the Goldston family

The man I am today is largely shaped and molded by the teachings of SMSgt Vernon Massey. I am forever grateful for all he has done for me and my family. You will forever by my boss, mentor, friend, and brother. You walk among kings now, you will be forever missed.-Dennis Coite

Sending our deepest condolences to Vern's extended family. My wife Joy and I had the honor of serving with Vern for a number of years at Wright-Patterson AFB. RIP brother! Jim & Joy Klein

My deepest condolences to Vern's family. Vern was a top notch guy. I never worried about the care of my flight equipment. I knew it was in the hands of a truly professional USAF airman. Lt. Col. Jack Pounds

To the Massey family...Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. May God grant you peace and comfort. ~Beth Crabtree~

SMSGT Vernon Massey and me are childhood fraternity brothers that followed each other footsteps. I am going to really miss him. We shared so much together. Vernon, you are going to be missed tremendously! My prayers goes out to the family for a lost of another pioneer of your family in short order. He's in a better place now. God blessings! We love you Vernon! Michael and Virginia Pennix Atlanta GA.

SMSgt Massey, Vern was my first superintendent when I moved back to Ohio. He welcomed me into the life support family! I learned so much from Vern, thank your for your service and leadership. Caroline Sussman

Our deepest condolences to the Massey Family,May continue to keep his loving Arms around .Vernon will always remain in your heart's with fund memories. RIP Vernon . Gone but Never Forgotten. Lynn and Jarvis Smith

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.