RIP David Massey

[Luap McKeever]

I just learned the David Massey passed away. Some of you may not know David, but he was quite the mentor to many Guzzi riders.

He was a staple at the Okie campout. Him, Van Bartlett and JN Smyth were the first 3 to begin that tradition many moons ago. All 3 are gone now, but the Okie continues.

David was a DIY kinda guy. He once told me if you can't build it yourself..you don't really need to have it. 

[oldbike54]

 RIP my friend .

 The last real discussion we had together was about JN and Van , what a treasure the moonshiner was , as is his lovely companion Dottie .

 Remind us to tell the story about the young fella drinking a bit too much of David's *twice filtered* at the Okie about ten years back .

 Dusty

[Luap McKeever]

RIP my friend .

 The last real discussion we had together was about JN and Van , what a treasure the moonshiner was , as is his lovely companion Dottie .

 Remind us to tell the story about the young fella drinking a bit too much of David's *twice filtered* at the Okie about ten years back .

 Dusty

It was about 5 years ago and I had an itch to learn to make moonshine. No real reason why as I'm not one to drink it anyway. I do sip it on occasion but wanted to learn to make it to give away as gifts. I called David up and he got me up and running and I ended up going to spend a day with him at his home while he gave me a crash course.  Unbeknownst to me at the time, he learned to make it from his dad, who learned from a guy named Popcorn Sutton's dad.  I've got a pretty valuable recipe on my hands 

Disclaimer: Making moonshine is still legal to make for personal use in Missouri for residents over 21 years of age.

[Guzzistajohn]

Rest in Peace David, pretty sure I met him at the Okie, but I'm not sure...........prob ably had a snort or two of "Old Tanglefoot"

[oldbike54]

Rest in Peace David, pretty sure I met him at the Okie, but I'm not sure...........prob ably had a snort or two of "Old Tanglefoot"

 You met him and Dottie . They had retired from riding probably ten years ago , but continued coming to the Okie in a Toyota Chinook .

 Dusty

[LowRyter]

Thanks Dusty, sure I know the folks in the camper, they are close to Gary and Loretta.   

RIP

[oldbike54]

Thanks Dusty, sure I know the folks in the camper, they are close to Gary and Loretta.   

RIP

 There are several connections between David and the *family* , some best discussed in person . We will tell some stories in October for sure 

 Dusty

[Roebling3]

Another gone, from the greatest generation, I suspect. Very sorry for your loss.
Memories AND Shine? A legacy. The man lives on.  Good fortune, R3~

[JJ]

R.I.P. David and Godspeed...my sincere condolences to his family and all his friends. 

I never met David, but had the honor several times of meeting JN Smyth at the Datil Rally.  He was a true Guzzisti...

[Guzzistajohn]

Yep, you know it's a good rally when you go home with a Mason jar rim dent across the bridge of your nose!

[Texas Turnip]

Sad to hear. The Massey family and I go back many years. He knew converts inside and out.  RIP. I never felt tuff enuff to drink his homemade shine.

Tex

[jcctx]

Sad news indeed, always a pleasure to be around; and, his "libations" were to be beheld!!