JAMES
E. MASSENGILL - age 72 of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away
Sunday, December 4, 2022 with Alzheimer’s Disease in Birmingham,
Alabama. James was a Sheriff’s Deputy for Loudon County Sheriff’s
Department from 1976 until his retirement in 2006.
He was a father, son, brother and friend to all, and was loved very much by his family and friends alike. He was an animal whisperer, a handy man, and a do-er who enjoyed fishing with his grandfather as a boy and spending time in the Smoky Mountains whenever he could. He was a man of great joy, with a quick smile for anyone, and always a loyal and helpful man that loved his work, his family, and serving the people of Loudon County. He had a Servant’s Heart.
Preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Juanita Massengill; sister, Belinda Massengill Boronkay; Brother-in-Law, Harold P. Taft. James is survived by: son, J. Matthew Massengill (Amanda) of Lenoir City; daughter, Julie Justen (Mosche) of Smyrna, Georgia. Grandchildren: Tyler Montgomery, Bailey Elliot, Gavin Carroll, Benjamin Justen, and Leo Justen; Greatgrandchildren: Karsen Montgomery, Willow Spears, Scarlett Gonzalez, and two more on the way. Sister, Cynthia M. Taft; Brother-in-law, John Boronkay. Nephew, Marc Taft; and Nieces: Amy Taft Duke and Amanda Boronkay and special grand-niblings: Brittany Boronkay, Eleanor Duke, William Duke, and Eli Taft. Many cousins and friends.
A special thank you to James’s sister, Cynthia, who lovingly took James into her home and cared for him as his Alzheimer’s Disease progressed from 2015 until his death. He was well loved, cared for, and could continue in his life’s purpose of helping others.
Arrangements are forthcoming.