Freddie "Fred" Keith Massey

Freddie “Fred” Keith Massey, affectionately known as Buddy, age 68, of Dover, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Baptist Health in Conway. He was born October 27, 1956, in Dover, the son of Mary Janea “Polly” Churchill and Walton “W.L.” Leon Massey.

Freddie had a deep love for the outdoors, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Whether tracking deer in the early morning mist or casting a line at the family pond, he found peace and joy in the world around him. Alongside his dedication to the railroad as a Signalman for 20 years and his unwavering devotion to his family, Freddie taught those around him the value of hard work and the joy of the outdoors, passing down his hunting skills to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Freddie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Renee Massey; one son, Chad Massey and his wife Amber, of Springdale; one daughter, Sara Walker and her husband Zach, of Dover; four grandchildren, Sawyer and Madeline Massey, and Khloe and Grey Walker; two sisters, Diana Evans and her husband Mark, of Dover, and Debbie McDonald and her husband Mike, of Dover; Freddie also leaves behind many friends, especially his lifelong best friend, Randy Freeman, who was there for daily chats and shared in countless childhood antics and adventures too wild to forget.

Visitation will be: Tuesday from 11am until noon at Cumberland Presbyterian Church located in Dover.

Graveside Service will be: Tuesday at 1230pm at Churchill Cemetery in Dover.