He was born on February 2, 1933, in Geneseo to Samuel Isaac and Grace Caroline (Munter) Massingill. He married Carol Harker on February 10, 1953, in Hooppole. Following his honorable service in the Army, Ervin was employed at Eclipse in Prophetstown until its closure. He then joined Rock River Lumber and Grain (later Frary Lumber), where he enjoyed a fulfilling 37-year career before retiring. Ervin possessed a remarkable talent for working with his hands, always eager to tinker and repair. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and delighted in attending their sporting events.
Survivors include his son, Kent (Belinda) Massingill of Bellevue, IA; his daughter Marsha (Mike) Riley of Moline; daughter in law Noreen White of Atkinson; grandchildren: Brian (Julia) Massingill and Angie (Jared) Solie; great grandchildren: Braedon, Emma, Tanner and Elaina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Thomas Massingill and sister Betty Gibson.
A brief memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Private family burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are being requested to the Prophetstown Ambulance Service.
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Erv was a good friend . . We shared a lot of laughs together He will be missed . My condolences to his Family.
Sorry to hear this. He was a friendly kind man. He was a welcome sight at Frary’s knowing a lot about repairs, and what you needed. Prayers to the family.
He was always the one to go to at Rock River!
Very nice Man