Curry Joseph “Joe” Massey, 41, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away June 30th 2025. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 6th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am, Monday, July 7th, 2025 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Joe’s memory to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
His passion for
agriculture and livestock judging led him to Hutchinson Community College,
where he competed on the livestock judging team. That path brought him to
Oklahoma State University—an experience that not only solidified his love for
agriculture but also ignited a lifelong devotion to the OSU Cowboys. He earned
his degree in Animal Science from OSU and remained a proud Cowboy fan for the
rest of his life. After graduation, Joe began his professional career with the
United States Department of Agriculture, working as a cattle market news
reporter. His career took him to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, then Springfield,
Illinois, before he eventually made his way to Amarillo, Texas. From there, he
landed his dream job at the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City—a
role he loved and truly excelled in. Joe had a larger-than-life personality and
could tell a story better than just about anyone—whether the tale was
completely true or had just a touch of exaggeration for dramatic effect. He had
a genuine gift for conversation and never hesitated to pick up the phone for a
long chat.
Joe loved to
travel and was fortunate to experience the beauty and culture of Ireland,
Greece, and Italy. He also enjoyed golfing with friends, cheering on the OSU
Cowboys, and spending time with the people he loved.