Rev. Lloyd G. Massey, Sr.

The Rev. Lloyd Massey Sr., 93, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Born on September 28, 1933, in Winifred, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles Sylvester Massey and Ethel Lee (Lucas) Massey.

Lloyd served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., where he met Mary Ann Amick, who became his wife of 53 years. Together, they devoted 50 years to ministry in the Wesleyan and Nazarene churches. Lloyd faithfully served congregations across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia before retiring from active ministry in 2008. He was a member of Smyrna Wesleyan Church.

Throughout his life, Lloyd was devoted to his faith, his family, and the people he shepherded. His decades of ministry reflected a deep commitment to serving others, and he will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him.

Lloyd cherished the outdoors and loved exploring God’s creation. Whether as a young man or later in life, he could often be found camping, fishing, or hunting in the woods of West Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

He is survived by his sister, Wanda Fay “Charlene” Senters; his children Lloyd Massey Jr., Ken Massey, Shawn Harper (William), and Steve Massey (Sherri); stepdaughters Kari Westfall (Tim) and Kathy Sergent (Tony); and stepson Mike Shank (Lisa).

He leaves behind grandchildren Lloyd Clinton Massey (Stephanie), Mari Hulsey (Blaine), Matthew Massey (Courtnie), Stefany Rodgers (Zachary), Kendal Massey, Marshal Massey, Will Harper (Samantha), and Andrea Camoirano (Justin), and great‑grandchildren Alyvia Massey, Lilly Massey, Alayna Massey, Ellie Massey, Tripp Massey, Claire Rodgers, Miles Rodgers, Liam Harper, Ava Camoirano, Alexa Camoirano, Juliana Camoirano, Julena DeMaio, Joey DeMaio, Dante Albano, and Addison Campbell.

In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Ann (Amick) Massey, his wife of 53 years, and Helen Jean (Shank) Massey, his wife of 2 years; his brother, Charles Leroy Massey; and his granddaughter, Brianna Albano.

A private service will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Denton Wesleyan Camp, 424 E. Wesley Circle, Denton, MD 21629, or online at www.dentoncamp.org/donate.