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Vincent Mastin Obituary
MASTIN VINCENT TYRRELL MASTIN, SR. On Sunday, March 1, 2009. He is survived by two sons, Vincent Jr. and Eddie; one daughter, Terrian; his parents, Donald Ester and Patricia Moore (Mark); five brothers, two sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday night, March 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at HORTON'S FUNERAL HOME, 600 Kennedy St., NW. On Friday, March 6 viewing from 10 a.m. until funeral time, 11 a.m., at Jericho City of Praise, 8501 Jericho City Dr., Landover, MD, Apostle Betty P. Peebles, Pastor. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Mastin
Vincent
February 19, 2025
It’s Almost Coming Up 16 Years Since You Been Gone And I’m Still In Disbelief. As A Child U Was Dad But In The Beginning Stages Of My Teen Years You Started To Become My Best friend As Well. You Had A Certain Ease When It Came To Parenting Me. I Think It Came From You Having Belief In Me. You Had Faith In Ya Boy lol You Were Always Building Me Up. I’m So Grateful For That. I’m So Grateful To Have Known You As Dad. You Always Emphasized Being A Better Man Than You At The Time I Never Understood The Push For That Till I Got Older. I’ve Learned And Figured So Much On My Own As A Man And For The Longest It Just Felt So Unfair. I Was Very Observant As A Child. I Revert Back To Conversations And Situations To Help Me Maintain. Those Moments Are For Certain Treasures In My Brain I Keep Close. I’ll Never Forget You Took Me To My First NBA Game. The Wizards Were Playing The Heat . It Was Halftime And You Were Picked To Participate In The Halftime Show. You Had To Make A Layup , A 6 Ft Shot , A Free Throw, And 3 Pointer. I Was So Nervous For You Because I Knew Basketball Wasn’t Your Forte But You Was Cooking That Night Man. Cooking So Much You Messed Around And Won Tickets To Vegas. The Moment Was Unbelievable. I Still Think About That And Just Laugh. You Were The Biggest Kid I Knew And I Loved That. All The Crazy Things Of This World And You Still Had That Inner Child Like Excitement. I’d Like To Believe I Carry That As Well Lol But Man I Miss You More And More Everyday. I Think About The Man You Would Have Been In 2025. You Was Really Catching Your Stride . Pops I Love You And Want You To Know Ya Son Never Gave Up And Never Will
jd
March 20, 2010
love you cuzzo
Tameika
June 24, 2009
Happy Belated Father's Day!
Tameika
May 5, 2009
Again....... Terrian made the Honor Roll, she received 4 awards, wish you were here to celebrate with us!
Tameika
April 24, 2009
I'm thinking about you, just thought Id let you know! Geezzzzzz
MONA GLOVER
April 8, 2009
hey boo i am very hurt that you are gone you came back in my life and in a blink of and eye now your gone and i was the last one to know but i will always love you MISSIN YOU LIKE CRAZY
LOVE ALWAYS MONA
Torrie O'Brien
April 6, 2009
Hey B, still can't believe you're gone,seems like it was only yesterday when I cried to you about missing Mr. Brown! Who will keep me in line now? Who will always tell me to CALM DOWN and STRAIGHTEN UP!(smile)...it's amazing how God put people in your life for a reason and a season...I thank him for you...the BIGGEST brother I had...I'll miss all the jokes and laughs we had...joning on everybody from you and your friends to me and mine! Because of you...I feel even CLOSER to an old friend (Meika) so now there aren't just pics to remind me of you...there is an adorable little girl too!
R.I.P.
Luv ya B!
Renee Lee
April 5, 2009
From the beginning Terry treated me like family and he remained my brother. We saw each other over the years, him greeting me with a big hug n kiss on the cheek, officially dubbing me "bubbs" or "bubbles" always with a smile, always with love, as if time had never passed. Ms. Pat, Saquera and I havent seen you in years, but we send our love to you and your family. Terry was a friend of mine, he was loved, and he will not be forgotten.
Tameika Massey
April 4, 2009
As I sit here with streams of tears flowing down my face reading how you touched so many lives. Whether it was with your laughter, your beautiful smile or even those bright eyes that you passed onto our beautiful daughter. There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go. It’s very hard for me to accept the fact that your not here and how I’m going to explain to Terrian who’s not old enough to understand. It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had and that you did that night. There’s not a day that don’t go by that I don’t shed a tear or think about you. I chose to love you in silence, for in silence I find no rejection. I chose to love you in your loneliness, for in your loneliness no one owns you, but me." I can’t forget about you I see you everyday through Terrian who constantly reminds me of you. Know that the battle is over and you no longer have to worry. Continue to watch over us as we fight these battles here on earth. I love you forever and always until we meet again.
Your Stink
Dionne Durham
March 23, 2009
May God Bless you Terry!You left here too soon...
Fat Boy and Jewel I know your pain ; however just knowing that Terry is w/ God right NOW should help soothe all your Hearts.I'll never forget you Terry as you were ALWAYS genuine and sweet.May you and your entire family forever be Blessed Miss Pat...
He will NEVER be forgotten;NEVER...
Dionne/Jerry Darring
Tabitha Taylor
March 19, 2009
I have known and Loved Vincent since he came in my life back in 8th grade. I still can remember that loud voice along with laughter in my head. He will have a special place in my heart and my memories will never fade. Vincent was my first love and we remained friends over the years. I have 23 years of memories. I love you always. Ms Pat gold bless you dont forget about me. I love you. Tabitha Taylor
Antuan Clark
March 11, 2009
First I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the whole Mastin family. I've know Vincent ( Terry Smoody) for about 25 years, all thought I have not seen him in about 10 years Vincent was still to me a very good & dear friend of mine. I will all ways cherish all good memories that I have of him. I remember the time that may parents could not buy me a new pair of sneakers for the first day of school, Vincent took the brand new pair of fila's that he had worn once or twice of his feet and gave them to me and said " can't have my folks going to high school for the first time not fresh" that just was the kind of dude he was, very giving and thoughtful. You will truely be missed but never forgotten. Your friend from Boones hill road & Park Berkshire Antuan.
William Dixon
March 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LIL STUFFIE
March 9, 2009
LIFE ISNT MEANT TO BE LIVED FOR EVER...WE ARENT SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHEN A PERSONS TIME IS UP, IF WE DID; THEN THE PHRASE "LIVE TODAY LIKE ITS YOUR LAST" WOULD BE TAKEN LITERAL. JUST FROM THE TIME I KNEW OF SMOODY AND THE SHORT TIME I'VE KNOWN HIM I BELIEVE HE MADE EVERY DAY COUNT.
Kelly Hunter
March 9, 2009
I send my deepest condolences to your family. I've known Terry since Berkshire Apartments (14 years old). He will be missed.
Wanda & Victor Smith
March 6, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jerome Nelson
March 6, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tiffani Battle & the Entire Chan Family
March 6, 2009
Just about 14 years ago now …. A young man assisted in carrying one of the most important men in my life to safety from a very dangerous situation. The young man was Terry, and because of that Durrell (my big brother) is here today…
Pat, Jermaine Sr., Marquita & Family
Believe me when I say, we as a family (The Chan’s) understand exactly how you feel. We know the saddest you feel in your heart right now. We know that there is no one that will ever be able to replace your son and brother. We hope that you find peace knowing that Terry now rest in the hands of our heavenly father. We understand that next few weeks and months will be difficult, as you reflect on the special moments that you all have shared but as time passes know that God will heal your broken heart. We will keep you in our prayers, but know that if you need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or a hand to hold, we will always be there for you, as you did the same for us 13 years ago. We share in your sorrow!
As a mother, your children always have the key to your heart. On Sunday, Terry got the best key of all, the key to heaven to spend eternity with God. Having been in your shoes 13 years ago, we know how you feel. We know Joe will look out for him in Heaven, with the two of them together; God’s got something on his hands now.
Patricia Davis
March 6, 2009
Our prayers are with you at this time in your life.
The Davis Family,
Patricia, Jerome II, April (Douglas), Durwin
Lavina Hardy
March 5, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jacqui Alston
March 5, 2009
Pat I love you and my prayers are with you and yours during this sudden loss. Terry will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Leslie Jordan
March 5, 2009
I only knew Terry for a short while, but his laughter I will never forget. He became my Uncle T instantly. He was truly a blessing to me. He will be missed beyond words. Peace,Prayers and Blessings
Jerome Nelson
March 5, 2009
Terrys' death leaves a pain no one can heal but GOD. The memory and love I have for my friend, brother for life not even the devil can steal!
Nekay
March 5, 2009
Words can not express the sadness of losing a dear friend like Terry and my heart goes out to his entire family.
Johnson Family
March 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of grief. Terry was a dear friend to me.
Yolanda
March 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ty Brooks
March 5, 2009
God will never put you through more than you can handle. I would like to extend my condolences at your time of grieving.
MR. & MRS. CUNNINGHAM
March 5, 2009
There are so many words that I can say, but there is only one thing that comes to mind .and that is only god has the answer,as you all walk through this road we call life .try to remember the good day,saddays,the days with joy and pain. and never forget that this battle is not Your. lil TERRY , TERRIAN,EDDIE, MS MASSEY.His Mother PAT Nor His Father DONALD Nor Brothers, Sister Family or Friends it the Lord.may God Bless you All.DARLENE
Clo Perry
March 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diggs
March 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DVon Pryor
March 5, 2009
God's got open hands, Terry is in the midst of good company
Who loves all and hates not one. My Deepest Condolences to Vincent's family.
Ebony Thornton
March 5, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rodney, Carlos, Earl
March 5, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
leorna dozier
March 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
christie johnson-nelson
March 5, 2009
I send my deepest sympathy to the family
Angela Williams
March 5, 2009
My deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. I have known Vincent (Terry) since the 8th grade (Andrew Jackson Middle). I will cherish the wonderful memories with a lot of laughter always and I will remember that beautiful smile. Vincent you will truly be missed!!!
Keya Hawkins
March 5, 2009
"Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal." I pray that God gives your family peace at this trying time.
Niketia Hawkins
March 5, 2009
"Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." I pray that God gives your family peace at this trying time.
Vincent Tyrrell Mastin Sr.
March 5, 2009
Tina Jackson White
March 5, 2009
To the family of Terry aka Bones... I just want to share my sincerest and deepest sympathy on your lost. This is not just a lost for you, but for so many who Terry touched during his short time here. I have so many fond memories of him, that I can only feel blessed to have been able to call him my friend. Never did her ever want anything more for me than for me to be okay, and I am so grateful that the last time he did see me... I was!! He grinned, nodded his head and I never saw him again, until I looked into his daughters eyes as she smiled at me one day and I said... "you know what.. you remind me of my friend" I didnt go into detail.. she just smiled some more.. and I smiled back.... just like he did with me that day.....Thank you Terry, for seeing so much in me when I wasnt able to.. Thank you Terry for treating me like a person always.. Thank you Terry for not throwing my past into my present ... most of all .. thank you for understanding...because it really helped me make sense of the world when the world seemed senseless..........kinda like now
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