Charles Richmond Massey

Charles Richmond Massey, 84, of Paris, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, of natural causes. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 23, 1941, to Richmond “Stumpo” and Wylma Ceal Massey.

He grew up and attended schools in Kingsville, Texas, graduating from King High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Revia, and they became the parents of three sons. They were later divorced.

Chuck’s lifelong trade was working as a pipeline welder. This trade took him to places all over the country, eventually to southwestern Wyoming and southeastern Idaho.

It was here that he met and later married Ann Budge, on Oct. 23, 1981. This marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on Sept. 4, 1982.

Chuck had a love for anything outdoors, especially elk and deer hunting. He spent many Fall days with special friends, hunting and enjoying the beauties of nature, especially the ones of Fall.

Charles is survived by his wife, Ann; his sons, Kenneth(Yuki) and Eric, and daughter-in-law, Michelle; his sister, Karyn Minehart; four grandchildren and some great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Michael.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Paris Cemetery, welcoming all family and friends

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