Leland Grant Massey
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A Celebration of Life for Leland Grant Massey, 88, Eudora, will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Leland passed away March 2, 2025, at KU Medical Center.
Leland was born May 11, 1936 in Eudora, the son of Lester Leland and Eula Etta Reusch Massey. He was a lifelong Eudora resident graduating from Eudora High School in 1954 and served in the US Army.
Leland was a truck driver for USI for many years. He enjoyed participating in truck rodeos where he won numerous driving awards. He was also a self-taught auctioneer, conducting many farm and estate auctions in the area. In addition, he did many charity auctions through the years. Leland was a long-time girls softball coach as well as Babe Ruth and Little League coach in the Eudora community.
Leland married Wilma “Jane” Armstong on October 3, 1956, in Oahu, Hawaii.
Leland was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane; daughter, Stacy: brother, Harold Massey and his wife, Joyce; brother, Robert “Bob” Massey; granddaughter, Jessica Massey Robson; nephew, Mitch Massey. He is survived by his son, Kenny (Diane) Massey, Eudora; three grandchildren, Robyn Keiter, Kansas City, MO; Jerrod (Hollie) Massey, Yuma, CO; Cole (Katie) Massey, Kansas City, MO; four great grandchildren, Rylie Robson, Mason Massey, Carter Massey, Mays Massey; sister-in-law, Rettalou Massey; nephews, Bob Massey, Mark Tams; niece, Shari Eichenberger; niece in-law, Cathy Massey; cousins, Holly Kracl and Hal Reusch. Leland is also survived by his faithful cat, Tom, along with friends and extended family members.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Eudora Food Pantry and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to warrenmcelwain.com.
Kenny, we are sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family
Kenny, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. So many memories from years ago. Sending all our love.
Debbie & Larry Carden
Kenny and Diane, we are so sorry to hear of Leland’s passing. May memories and friends comfort you at this time.
Kenny, Diane and family, sorry for your loss. Good memories of Leland. Hugs and prayers for to you all!
Kenny,Diane,and family, so sorry for your loss.My heart and prayers go out to you all. Sending many hugs.
May he rest in peace. We loved Leland. He was a force to be reckoned with. We will miss him for sure.
Kenny and Diane, so sorry for your loss. I have known Leland for years he created my love for auctions.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry. Offering prayers of comfort and support. So many of the Eudora group of friends are gathering again in Heaven.
So sorry for your loss, many memories. He was a great guy who everyone enjoyed.
Kenny, sorry to hear about your dad.
Kenny and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Leland was one of a kind! May all the good memories comfort you while you mourn him. He is in a better place now.
Kenny: So sorry to hear about your father. We always enjoyed visiting with him.
Kenny, Diane and family I was so saddened to hear about Leland’s passing. He was definitely one of a kind, and was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed. Prayers🙏🏼
Kenny and Diane: saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy. Please feel our hugs and love to be with you during this time.
Jerry and I are sad to hear Of your loss . We always had high regard for Your parents and grandparents. It’s hard losing our loved ones and we send our condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Kenny and family. So sorry to hear about Lelands passing. He was a very nice man.
Kenny and Cole and everyone, so sorry to hear you lost him. He was a great guy. He was very kind to me when I first moved to Eudora. Enjoyed having him across the street.
Sorry for your loss Kenny and all my dad loved hanging out up at the tire shop.
Kenny and family I am so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to his visits, conversation when I worked at the old Casey’s store.
I am sorry for your family’s loss, Kenny. I have many fond memories of my dad and I visiting with your father at the shop when I was a kid and a teenager. He was a truly kind man, and I know he will be missed by many who grew up and lived in Eudora. I pray your family find comfort in happy memories of him.
Leland was always so fun to run into and talk to. He never knew a stranger. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers for all of his family.
Kenny, so sorry to hear of Lelands passing. Few people live their life with “vibrance” that Leland did. ~ Paul & Carolyn Rogers
Thinking of you Kenny. I’m so glad to have memories of Leland when I was just a sprout running around with Grandpa Bill Wood.
Best wishes for his four legged friend Tom, I hope to see your wife adopt him. Thoughts and well wishes for you.
Our deepest condolences to the Massey family. We have fond memories of Leland and Jane coming into Annabelles Restaurant and we have always appreciated their support for the community.
I’m so sorry to hear of Leland passing. Still can’t believe Jane is gone but happy that they are together now. Peace and healing to the Massey family.
Diane, Kenny and family ,
I am so sorry for your loss . Praying that God wraps his arms around you for comfort .
Love and Prayers in Jesus name , Amen
Love to you , Kim Hylton
So sorry for your loss Kenny and family .
Kenny, Diane & family members.
We have fond memories of Leland volunteering at the Food Pantry. He was full of spice & fun but still had a big heart.
With sympathy,
Bill & Marsha Gordon
Kenny, Diane, and Family…lots of fond memories of Leland from baseball days, auctions, and Food Pantry to name a few. Big heart and fun to visit with at Hillcrest. Keep those memories forever. God’s peace be with you.
Kenny and family. So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a legend. you are in our prayers
Kenny and family, I’m so sorry on the loss of Leland. He was a super guy. Always ready to lend a hand. Have a joke to tell. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May all of your memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. We had so many great times at the auctions and flee market.
Kenny, sorry to read about your dad. He was quite a guy. Always made me laugh with his dry humor. He will be mised.
Kenny, Diane, and family: so many memories of Leland. He always teased me when I hung out at your Locust Street house with Stacey. Such a fun softball coach who created lots of memories for we girls. I’m so thankful we went to visit him when we did! He will be forever missed. ❤️
Kenny was amazing guy. Me and my husband worked with Kenny when we were employed with Hillcrest Wrecker. He would do all of our auctions. Great guy and will be missed by so many. Sending my Condolence and prayers to Kenny’s family.
Randy and Nancy Bagwell
****CORRECTION TO MY CONDOLENCE****THAT SHOULD BE LELAND NOT KENNY*****
To the Massey Family
Leland was a great man. I loved to hear his stories. He always made me laugh. I will miss him and Tommy.
Deepest sympathy
Kenny,
Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.