Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Daniel Paul Massie (September 6, 2016)

Daniel Paul Massie, age 63, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1953 in Huber Heights, Ohio, to the late Joanne (Loveland) Massie and Paul Massie.

Survived by his wife, Gail A. Cooper whom he married on June 3, 1983; children, Jason Daniel Massie, Greenville; Jenny Marie Massie, Greenville; Benjamin J. Cooper (wife: Shannon), Charlotte, NC; Timothy J. Cooper, Charlotte, NC; Grandchildren; William Nibert, Jr., Felicity Nibert, Keagan Pugh, Zach Massie, Claryssa Massie, Ethan Massie, Brigham Cooper, Leighton Cooper. Sisters; Susan (Massie) Anderson (spouse: Gary), Florida. Sandy (Massie) McCarty (Spouse: Patrick), Florida. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dan and his wife Gail owned and operated Greenville Architectural Glass (formerly Greenville Glass) since 1980. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, Eagles, and Turtle Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed playing golf, working in his backyard while sitting by the fire pit and listening to his Cincinnati Reds on the radio. He liked to tinker in the garage and restore old cars and antiques. Dan loved his family and spending time with them, especially his wife Gail. He loved to travel and visit family and friends and golf with anyone who was up for a game. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1971.

There will be a service held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Jeff Harper. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Darke County Humane Society. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.