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Christopher Mason Obituary

Christopher Earl Mason was born on February 5, 1962 to Vernon Mason and Lorraine Mason in Gary, IN. He attended Wirt High School and served in the United States Army. Christopher was employed by Atco-Gary Metal Technologies, LLC. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Mason, Sr. and brother, Vernon Mason, Jr. Christopher departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2016. He leaves to cherish loving memories his loving mother, Loren (Arlious) Parker-Jackson of Irving, TX; brother, Demetrious (Sheila) Mason of Gary, IN; two aunts, Doris Hare of Gary, IN and Virginia West of Chicago, IL; daughters, Tocorroa Quarles of Antioch, TN and Shyniece Mason of Stockbridge, GA; niece, Kalynn Hill of Gary, IN; two nephews, Pierre Mason of Indianapolis, IN and Colin Mason of Gary, IN; a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation Service will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Chapel at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408. Chris will be deeply missed by his loving, devoted family and precious friends. God Grant Him Eternal Rest. www.ridgelawnfuneralhome.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 24, 2016.

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Linda Marie Avila Courtney

August 27, 2016

My heart feels very heavy at this time. I wish peace and strength at this time. God be with you all.

Treva Taylor

August 25, 2016

Many condolences good out to you and your family Demetrius. Also praying for your family and you.

Cheryl Drinkard-Roberson

August 25, 2016

To The Mason Family. We The Drinkard Family would like to extend our deepest condolences. My sisters and I grew up in Miller so Chris is a childhood friend. So my heart is saddened by this news. When i came home to visit I saw him after not seeing him for 25yrs. He's a great guy he will be truly missed. Rest in peace my friend.

August 24, 2016

To the mason family, you all have are deepest condolences my family have know the mason family for years and he was a very good person he will be missed very much I pray that God bring peace and comfort to the Mason family.

Falise (Fe Fe) Bronston

August 24, 2016

My condolences to the family and friends!!!

Falise (Fe Fe) Bronston

August 24, 2016

I saw him last on Father's Day of this year. He came to my rescue and we parted with a hug!!! Thanks again Chris!!!

Michelle Montgomery

August 24, 2016

To the entire Mason family, on behalf of the Montgomery family in Gary and Indianapolis we extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your love one. Christopher was a nice young man. He had a smile that would light up the world and a kind disposition. This world has lost a "real solider" Family please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal! Always in our prayers.

Brady Bryant

August 24, 2016

Chris and I go back to Nobel elementary school he was a great friend who will be truly missed my condolences go out to his family

August 23, 2016

Sandra Britton

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