Reverend Frankie Lee Massey

Rev. Frank L. Massey, was born On August 16, 1948, to the late K.C. and Annie Mae Massey, in Winter Garden, FL. He is the second child out of ten children born to this union. He attended Charles R. Drew High School, which was located in Winter Garden, Florida. He furthered his educational studies on the highest of seven hills, at the Prestigious Florida A&M University. Rev. Massey later joined the United States Army and proudly served his country as an Army Medic for two years. After his tenure with the United States Army, he worked for the Orange County School System as a Migrant Specialist at West Side Vocational School for over 20 years. Throughout his tenure at Westside, he assisted thousands of students in pursuing their goals in technical studies and trades. He truly had a passion for helping others. He touched the lives of many students, teachers, faculty and staff. In 1977, Rev. Massey's life would forever be changed as he welcomed his only child, his daughter Hope into the world. Everyone knew and felt the love he had for his daughter as she truly was the apple of his eye. In 1999, Rev. Massey accepted his Call to Ministry, and became an Ordained Minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He began his studies and preaching under the leadership of the late Rev. Robert Coleman at St. Paul A.M.E Church. Rev. Massey was truly a student of God's word. He was passionate about his Call and his Charge. He faithfully served as a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 11' Episcopal District for over 25 years. His first Pastoral Assignment was at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Anthony, Florida. His additional Pastoral assignments would include: Ball Chapel A.M.E. Church in St. Cloud Florida, New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Sanford, Florida and conclusiveIv, God would see fit to render his final appointment at his home Church, St. Paul AME Church in Winter Garden, Florida. He was eager to serve in his hometown as he was affectionately known as the Community Pastor. The doors of St. Paul were always open to the Community abroad. Rev. Massey recognized a need in the community and began the ministry's weekly community feeding. He started this initiative with his homemade chili, The ministry eventually partnered with Second Harvest and began facilitating it's 24 hour emergency food pantry. Under the leadership of Rev. Massey, the ministry hosted many outreach initiatives such as providing free groceries to the community, clothes, hygiene products, financial assistance and so much more. St. Paul would later partner with Health Gov., Vitas, Center for Change, The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and many other partners to bring resources to the Winter Garden Community. St. Paul's Motto was "We are a Church that Cares." The ministry annually fed the community for Thanksgiving and routinely visited the local nursing home facilities to supply gifts and necessities to the local residents. Rev. Massey loved to sing. His favorite song to minister was Amazing Grace shall always be my song of praise!! He loved God, he loved his family, he loved his community, and he absolutely loved to serve! His favorite saying was '"If I can help somebody along the way, then and only then, is my living not in vain! Rev. Massey was truly a servant at heart and he led by example. He was a man of good character. He influenced many by the life he lived, and the many souls he touched. His style of leadership, the wisdom he imparted, the lives he impacted, the pastors he mentored throughout his career, and the invaluable life lessons he taught, will always be remembered and treasured by those who knew him best. While in the midst of serving God and his community, Rev. Massey married the love of his life Linda Massey. Rev. Massey departed this life and gained his eternal reward on August 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents: K.C. and Annie Mae Massey, Sister: Gwendolyn Jones-Gordon; Brothers: Carl Massey and Kenneth Massey. The love Reverend Massey shared with his family, his community and many abroad, the example he set, the values he instilled and what he represented as the Patriarch of the Massey Family will be cherished by: His Loving Wife: Linda Massey Devoted Daughter: Hope Massey (Justin) Mother In Law: Maybell P. Holley Sisters: Betty Buckley, Evangelyne Thomas, Patricia Hunter Ervin, Barbara Persuad, Kathleen Thomas, Joyce Haskell (Gray); , Lashun Massey, Nadia Bouler Brothers: Carl Bing, Freddie Massey (Madelyn), Reginald Massey (Maryann), Rhett Massey Brother In Laws: Sam Palmer (Paula) Regimond Bouie, Thaddeus Bell (Sheryl) and Floyd Banks. Uncle: Curtis Massey Special Cousin: Pastor Jean I. Payton and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, ministry associates and sorrowing friends. To view the service via Facebook Livestream use the link below: https://m.facebook.com/ZandersFuneralLIVE/ To view the service via YouTube Livestream use the link below: https://youtu.be/2B_LDl7STo0

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Reverend Frankie Lee Massey

August 16, 1948 - August 19, 2022