Leroy Massaline,

Jr.

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Massaline family announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Leroy Massaline, Jr., of Chipley, Florida. He slipped into eternal rest on April 30, 2024 in Dothan, Alabama at Southeast Medical Center.

Leroy was a native of Washington County and was born in Chipley, Florida to the parentage of Leroy and Mary Katherine Massaline. He was raised into a family of 14 siblings whom he loved dearly.

Leroy was educated in the public school system of Washington County and attended Roulhac High School of Chipley, Florida. He worked for Aquaman Dairy & The Arc for numerous years.  Anyone that knew Leroy knew he was quite but had an impact.  He loved fishing and cooking.  He met and married the love of his life Beatrice Crittendon which they have been together for 50 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife: Beatrice Massaline; 3 loving sons: Corey L. Massaline, Mario (Trivia) Massaline & JaQuarias Massaline (Jake); 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 loving sisters: Elder Vernell Brunson & Mary Webb; 4 loving brothers: Robert (Bethel) Massaline, Elmer (Ina Sue) Massaline, Willie (Catherine) Massaline and John Wayne Massaline; Mother-in-law: Melvonia Crittendon; 2 brother-in-laws; 2 sister-in-laws along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents: Leroy and Mary Katherine Massaline; twin sisters: Queenal Jones and Emelle Massaline; three brothers: Israel Massaline Sr., Matthew Massaline and Timothy Massaline also a twin baby brother and sister that died after birth.