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Darn... I was hoping to see if Crow could trick you into cheering for Oneida's defense again... haha. That was classic tho.

He previously was the HC for one season in 2005, after Bill Satterfield left to coach at Knoxville's Grace Christian. He has been an Asst. Coach the remainder of the time since around 2003.

The man that touched so many lives here on Earth... gone but never be forgotten, RIP Ira Massie. Ira Evan Massie II May 8, 1953 — July 11, 2024 Ira Evan Massie II, age 71, of Greenback passed away from complications from heart surgery on Thursday, July 11th, 2024. Ira was bigger than life. He was dedicated to everything and everyone he touched. First and foremost was his family: loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend, and mentor to all. He received his bachelor’s degree from Morehead State in 1975, but also was an active member of the UK Alumni Association. Ira was a passionate, hard working employee for the United States Postal Service for 35 years. Ira was an avid sports fan and he loved everything about the Kentucky Wildcats. He coached recreational softball and basketball teams, including coaching on the Greenback School basketball team. Not only was he a coach and mentor to so many young people, but encouraged kids to pursue their dreams. One of Ira’s favorite passions was being the Voice of the Cherokees, a position he held and loved for over 30 years. Ira was a member of Niles Ferry Baptist Church. He participated in Sunday school, Choir, youth ministry, and mission work, specifically Builders on Missions. His greatest passion was ministering to youth. He and his wife, Sandy, were youth leaders for more than 25 years. They poured their faith and love into so many lives. Their hearts and home were always open to any young person they met and loved each as their own. The magnitude and reach of their work led to many who call themselves the “Massie’s kids”. Ira was one of the leaders of the Boy Scouts for his son, Isaac, and his friends for 10 years. Ira taught the Scouts valuable lessons about life and to “be prepared”. He participated in local community theater in various plays and treasured the connections he made with his fellow cast members. Ira had a unique ability to make connections with people, find something in common, and become a good friend. Ira was preceded in death by his parents: Ira E. and Clarice Massie and his loving wife, Sandy Massie. Survivors include: Son, Isaac, and daughter, Tara, with granddogs - Watson and Oliver; his beloved companion Becky Williams of Lexington; Brother & Sister–in–law: Kevin & Bonnie Massie; Sister Diane Massie. Brothers & Sisters-in-law: David & Clara Jo Beeler; Jim & Brenda Rhyne, Loren & Christina Ozanne. His wonderful nieces and nephews: Kevin Claiborne (Kaysie) Massie, Kyle Massie, and Travis Massie; Daniel (Pam) & Gabe (Kelsey) Beeler, & Alexa (Cynthia); Jake (Sarah Kate) Rhyne, Sarah (Alan) Clinton; Clay, Hannah, & Ella Ozanne. With shared love for his great nieces and nephews as well. The Celebration of Life will start at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at Foothills Church with Randy Watson, Mark King, and Rev. Raymond Burnett speaking. The family will receive friends after the completion of the service around 2:15 pm until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following: “Massie’s Missions” at Niles Ferry Baptist Church, 6895 Hwy 411 S, Greenback, TN 37742; Builders on Missions (BOM) notate Ira Massie, Beech Grove Baptist Church, 1519 Topside Rd, Louisville, TN 37777; or John Wayne Cancer Foundation, 1631 Monrovia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

Over these last couple days I've had Ira's ending to his radio sign-off phase he had, going though my mind "...and don't forget about Church on Sunday.". There's no truer words than those to live by.

Thanks Mr. 1925Kee for posting this, was about to start a separate new topic. Also, for some of us Ira was also our Cub/Boy Scout Leader and Church Youth Group Leader. A mentor to myself and a lot of us that have come though Greenback and into my adulthood I'd call him a dear friend. His daughter and son, Tara and Isaac, have some hard decisions to make in the forthcoming day(s); keep them in your prayers as well.

Did you have any flashbacks to Polk Co.? Wonder if anyone blow out the seat of their new pair of pants...haha

I also remember the game you couldn't see a punt because the fog was so thick. So, the officials ended up stepping off yardage if you were going to punt.

Us rednecks have to give an "Ole Sweater Vester"...haha...a hard time every now and then.

IMO...the reason for the uproar. You've got the ones upset over the previous hire and don't want to see a repeat and others that know that GR applied, interviewed and wants it. Of course there's some that fit in both areas. Things would probably calm down if they'd come out and give a TRUTHFUL reason of what they have against GR. If I was in his situation and had put 6 years into my alma mater and achieved what was done in that span a mere 2 year before. It would be nice to know in a way as well. The previous hire was the first true outside of the program hire, in my lifetime. All the other ones were already on the previous staffs.

GlenfromGreenback had just started HS the last time we had Driver's Ed. Calvin Blevins taught it a year or two after Hudson retired.

And another thing...if LOUDON can rehire Harig after a very short stint in Knox Co., than why can't we do the same with an obvious choice of GR... Being a educator or not, shouldn't have any bearing IMO on this hire. Hire the best man...and the BEST has already proven what he can do, too everyone on this committee. If you have a thorn in your rear over said person it's time to pull it out and make the RIGHT DECISION. IT'S NOT WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU INDIVIDUALLY, IT'S WHAT'S BEST FOR THESE YOUNG ADULTS.

"You can lead a horse to water, but can't make him drink."...why even have a couple of people from the community on this committee and then not use any of their recommendations at all. And then there's this...a person under The Director of Schools that's totally against GR from the get go and then you have our School Broad member that has yet to stand up for anything in Greenback(this person knows the success that GB FB had with GR). What do we expect...Something Stupid.

GO AMPIPE!!!.

They have opened a can of worms...just something else a school administration has to keep track of and/or eye on. IMHO it's a completely STUPID move on the part of T$$AA.

Who is this 2nd Blount County school you speak of...cause I'm very confused. The last time Blount had two classified as Class A was for the 1978 season(pre-WB). Your boundaries are all messed up.