ARNOLD LEE MASSENGALE

Arnold Lee Massengale, age 59, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Arnold was born in Jellico, Tennessee, on March 5, 1958 to Ray and Joyce (Meadows) Massengale. After the death of Ray, Arnold and his siblings were raised by Arlie and Cordelia (Watson) Massengale. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray, Joyce, and Arlie Massengale.

Surviving family include his mother, Cordelia Massengale of Pine Knot, a daughter, Randi Creekmore of Russell Springs, Kentucky, a son Dustin Stewart  of Dalton, Georgia, four brothers: Bobby (and Sheila) Massengale of Pine Knot, Kenneth (and Brenda) Massengale of Pine Knot, David (and Katrina) Massengale of Chatsworth, Georgia, and Tyson (and Ella) Massengale of Pine Knot, four sisters: Brenda Murphy of Stearns, Kentucky, Betty (and Denny) Pierceof Indianapolis, Judy (and Bobby) Coffey of Pine Knot, and Deletta (and Danny) Simpson of Falmouth, Kentucky, and four grandchildren: Stormie Goodin, Rhiannon Creekmore, Malachi Creekmore and Braylen Stewart.

Arnold was a general laborer and member of East Appletree United Baptist Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends and fishing.  He dedicated his time to watching after Cordelia and loved to aggravate and play with kids.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Hatfield and Bro. Rufus Hughes officiating.  He will be laid to rest at the Pine Knot Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 10 from 6 :00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations please be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.