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Christopher Massey

Alton |

Christopher Stephen Massey, 38, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2015 at his home in Alton. In March 2015, he was diagnosed with thymic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. For the last eight months, he relentlessly fought for his life so that he could be the man that God created him to be. Born November 7, 1977 in Alton, he was the son of Denise (McConathy) Massey Radcliff of Alton and the late Lawrence R. Massey. After much pursuit, he married the woman of his dreams, Julie Hansen. She survives him along with their three beautiful daughters: Lauren (9), Grace (7), and Claire (3). Also surviving are his mother, Denise, stepfather John Radcliff, and two sisters, Jayme Yates of Nashville, TN, and Carrie Cahill (Timothy) of Hoosick, NY. To Chris family and friends were everything—he will be profoundly missed by many. He was preceded in death by his father, brother Jeffrey, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Chris’s larger than life personality, gregarious ways, and sense of humor made him such a life force. If you knew Chris then you know that he never met a stranger. If you met him once, you were always a friend. He had a heart of gold, a bag of jokes, and was always the life of the party. Chris enjoyed daily drives, taking his girls for Humdingers, and maybe a round of golf or two. Chris and his family enjoyed their church, Sunday BBQs, and boat rides in the Ozarks. He was hard worker, entrepreneur, and provider. But above all else, Chris was a loyal husband and devoted father.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 at The Bridge Church. Reverend Steven Helfrich will officiate. Memorials may be made to The Massey Girls Benefit Fund in care of U.S. Bank. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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