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Christopher Mason Obituary
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Mason, and grandmother, Emily Hite. He leaves to cherish a loving and devoted wife, Shirley W. Mason of Church Road; a son, Mario Johnson of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Warfield (Nashad) of New Jersey, and Katherine Lundy of New Jersey; five sisters, Elsie Vaughan of Church Road, Lisa Thompson (Byron) of North Carolina, Laura Powell (Russell), Effie Greene of Dinwiddie, and Barbara Morgan of Petersburg; four brothers, James Vaughan of Church Road, Leonard Mason (Juanita) of Ford, Rickie Mason of Dinwiddie, and Lorenzo Clarke of Petersburg; two grandchildren, Taquriona, and Tylik Brown, both of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Margaret Walker of Richmond and Mary Scott (Howard) of Dinwiddie; brother-in-law, Clarence Walker of Petersburg; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, to include devoted friend, Beverly Burns, and a devoted, friend and cousin, Robert Vaughan.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday Jan. 23, 2009, at Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford, Va., with the pastor, Rev. Stephen Pugh, officiating, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Fields Sr., eulogizing. Burial will commence at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law Mary and Howard Scott, 12107 Gravelly Drive, Dinwiddie, Va. On the day of the service the family will assemble at the residence of his sister, Elsie Vaughan, 8413 Siding Drive, Church Road, Va., at 1 p.m. on the day of the service. Viewing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd. McKenney. (804)-478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Mason
Sonji Craig
January 27, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all of you during this time of bereavement. God Bless.
January 24, 2009
Shirley and the Entire Mason Family
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. If GOD brings you to it, he will bring you through it.
James I. Gilliam & Family (Ford, Virginia)
Mazie Coleman
January 23, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear of Chris' death. My prayer is that as a family you can come together and find comfort in each other. For it is the ones that are left behind who suffer the most.
Please accept my sincere condolescences for your loss.
Felisha Wyatt
January 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family during these difficult times.
Carmelia Minor
January 21, 2009
To Shirley and the entire Mason family. My heart was truly sadden to hear of Chris's passing. I can't say I know how you feel, but I can say that I have been there, the days ahead maybe rough but when those days occur put your hands in gods hands for he will see you through, for know that god give you now more than he feels you can bare. Cherrish the memories that you shared for weeping will endure for an evening but joy will cometh in the morning.
Ron Coleman
January 21, 2009
May God bless the soul of Christopher Mason. My condolences to the Mason Family during this time of sorrow.
Mesa and daughters
January 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Coleman
January 21, 2009
May God bless the soul of Christopher Mason. My condolences to the Mason Family during this time of sorrow.
Edward & Barbara Pegram
January 21, 2009
Remembering you in your sorrow, and praying that God will reveal his loving presence. Extending our sincere sympathy.
William and Pamela Jackson
January 21, 2009
We are going to miss you. May God provide strength for your family and friends. God Bless.
Jay & Suzette Wright
January 21, 2009
Our prayers are with the Mason family at this time. May your memories of Chris live forever in your hearts.
Cassandra & James Staten
January 21, 2009
Shirley, may God bless you and your family during this time of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dwaine Parham
January 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Hattie Bonner & Family
January 21, 2009
Laura and The Mason Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strenghten you, and may he find a comforting place in your heart to ease your pain. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
DWAYNE/TRACEY GILLIAM
January 20, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
STACY ROGERS
January 19, 2009
I MISS MY UNCLE CHRIS VERY MUCH BUT I KNOW THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. I THINK ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES THAT WE HAD.HE ALWAYS KEPT A GREAT BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE AND OURS.
Johnna, Kevin, Kevin Jr. & JaKayla Rives
January 19, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Wilbert & Thelma Coleman
January 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mason McKenley & Barbara
January 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God continue to watch over our family.
Curtis Wilkerson
January 18, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Connie Harper
January 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronald Pegram
January 18, 2009
my prayers goes out to the mason family.from the Pegram family
Hazel Coleman
January 18, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bertha & James Dinkins & Family
January 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hazel Coleman
January 18, 2009
I was so very saddened when I got the news that Chris had died in an automobile accident. My heart goes out to him and his family. Please know that my condolences and prayers are with you all. May Chris dwell in the House of the Lord for now and always. My condolences to you all again.
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