Joseph Daniel Massey

Joseph Daniel Massey, age 47, of Demorest, passed away on September 8, 2026.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on November 25, 1978, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph Massey, Sr., the late Debra Woodland Massey, and the late Danny Allen. He had many years of employment with Solmax in the weave service department. He loved the outdoors and fishing with his boys. Joe was especially close to his mother-in-law, Frances Oglesby, and enjoyed helping care for his late father-in-law, Charles Oglesby. Joe also knew his way around the kitchen and enjoyed cooking for his family and sharing and making memories with them over a good meal. With an adventurous spirit, Joe was always up to something exciting; he especially enjoyed riding on the refuge. Joe also enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels and antique cars.

Survivors include his wife Frances O. Massey of Demorest, sons Joseph Cayden Massey and Jeremiah Daniel Massey of Demorest, daughter Bethany Ann Dooley (Ethan Knight) of Demorest, mother in law Frances Tallent Oglesby of Demorest, granddaughter November Rayne Knight, brothers James Massey, Danny Allen and Jessie Allen, sisters Sandy Lee, Kim Allen and Tracy Allen, brothers in law and sisters in law, Charles Oglesby, Jr., Edwin Oglesby (Tonya), Thad Oglesby (Deidre), Patricia Alewine, Debbie Carnes (Frank), Jenny Aldrich (Jimmy), Polly Elgin (Danny), Charlene Noris (Glenn), Jennifer Higgins (Wayne) and Elizabeth “Trouble” Robinson (Chris).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, prior to the service, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

A Memorial Ride is scheduled for November 14th at Savour House Ministries in Murrayville, GA. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and Kickstands up at 1:00 AM.

An online guest book is available for those wishing to express condolences by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.