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Carl Mason Obituary
Carl E. Mason, Sr., a life-long Wilmingtonian, a wonderful father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend died on March 24, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born on April 26, 1925, the son of the late Marion Thomas Mason and Mamie Ella Merritt Mason. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy Dellinger and Raye Hales, one brother Marion Thomas, Jr., and his youngest son, Jon Matthew Mason.
His family was his first love, always putting them first. He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Annie Moore "Jinx" Mason, daughters Kim Flados and Amy Guyton, son Carl Jr., son-in-laws Paul Flados and Mike Guyton, brother Billy Last Mason and his wife Anne, his grandchildren Walt and Emma Mason, Paul and Christopher Flados, and Jessica and Mason Guyton, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Mr. Mason had his high school years interrupted by serving in the US Air Corp during World War II. An avid sportsman, Mr. Mason was a three-sport letterman at NHHS and had many fond memories of his basketball teammates at both high school and at Wilmington College. He continued to be an avid sports fan when his playing days were over, always rooting for the NC State Wolfpack. He was extremely proud of his over 20 years of service with the Wilmington Police Department.
Mr. Mason was a man of deep faith attending St. Paul's Lutheran Church his entire life, was a member of the local Shrine Club, and was a master Mason for 51 years. In his later years he was a member of the Hanover Seaside Club at Wrightsville Beach.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev. John C. Misenheimer and Rev. Mark A. Opgrand. Interment at Oleander Memorial Gardens will be private.
Memorials may either be sent to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, or St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6th and Market Sts, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Mason
Wesley Vance
February 18, 2025
My Dad , Zebulon D.Vance was one of his best friends growing up together . He was an uncle to us . We loved him dearly .
Wilma Grant Hipps
April 4, 2009
Brick and I were good friends in the early 50s. He taught me to drive. One night,
he said "now let's turn right." He meant at the next corner, but I turned right then and there, landing in a ditch.
He never let me forget it. We had some great times.
Sharon Gause
April 2, 2009
Mrs. Mason, Amy, and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I am sorry that Steve and I weren't able to attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Love,
Sharon
Susan Hudson Parker
March 31, 2009
Mrs. Mason, Amy and family,
I was very sad to hear of your loss and know that you will deeply miss him as you (and many of us) have Matt over the years. My thoughts are of you, my prayers are for you and my heart is with you.
Susan Gay Garner
March 31, 2009
Mrs. Mason & family,
So sorry to learn of Mr. Mason's passing. My family and I are thinking of you all during this sad time and wishing you'll be comforted by his memory.
Donald (Turk) Edwards
March 27, 2009
Carl was a wonderful friend. He will be greatly missed. We played basketball together at Wilmington College. My prayers will be with you.
Alan and Wendy Kelly
March 26, 2009
Kim and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and take comfort in knowing who is in control of it all.
ISES Corporation
March 26, 2009
ISES Corporation sends our deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time. The thoughts of many of are with you.
Tiffany Ward
March 26, 2009
I was very sorry to learn of your loss; please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of grief.
March 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Morris Peeler
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