Funeral For Former Missing Army Vet Chase Massner Set For Monday

KENNESAW, GA -- The funeral for Chase Massner, the Army vet whose body was found in a Kennesaw backyard this summer after he vanished three years ago, will be held Monday, Oct. 2. The funeral will finally bring closure to the family of Massner, who was a 26-year-old father and husband when he disappeared.

Massner's funeral service is being handled by the Darby Funeral Home in Canton. "The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Massner Family," the business says in an obit announcement. (SIGN UP: For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Or if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

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Massner vanished in March 2014 after going to a friend's home. James Bradshaw Clement, 31, has been charged with concealing a death in the case.

On Aug. 1, Cobb police announced that remains believed to be Massner's were found in the backyard of a home formerly owned by Clement at 555 Farmbrook Trail in Kennesaw.

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A memorial fund set up on GoFundMe says this about Massner:

For those of you who dont know Chase im sorry you never had that true pleasure. No matter the situation or circumstance he was always making a joke or doing what he could to brighten someones day. everyday he lived his life with the philosiphy that a good laugh heals alot of hurt.

Chase was a loving and devoted Father, Husband, Son, Soldier, Friend, and a caring soul. From Georiga to Kansas and to Iraq this one of a kind angle is now watching over each and every one of us. for those of us that do know Chase personally, lets be honest, he's having one hell of a party upstairs! Cheers to Chase!

Chase served 2008 – 2011, to include a 2009 tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Family, friends, comrades, and strangers became like family when this young man went missing and have banded together to bring justice for his family and friends, working tirelessly since the day 1 to find him, and bring closure to everyone who cared so deeply for Chase.

As most of you know we finally have answers to this sad case that has eaten away at our hearts for over 3 years. While the family had greatly apprechiated your support through this we cant stop now. Chase signed on that dotted line to give his life for ours, now its our turn to help his family. With this discovery comes grief and anguish, but also brings with it closure and transition. The search for Chase has ended and now the quest to bring to justice the person(s) responsible has begun. This discovery brings with it travel and burial expenses which will be incurred by Chase’s widow and mother."

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Massner's two daughters, Sydney and Adalynn, and his wife, Amanda Massner, at P.O. Box 278, Mediapolis, IA, 52637.

Images via GoFundMe