Charles Thomas Mason
1941 - 2023
Charles Thomas Mason
1941 - 2023
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BORN
1941
DIED
2023
Charles Mason Obituary
Charles retired from the Navy and later from the VA in Gainesville, Florida. During his 20 years in the Gainesville area, he was well known within the bowling community. Charles competed in tournaments both locally and in Vegas, Reno, and other areas within the States.
Charles was known as "My Hero" to Jeff Dudley, who he coached in bowling.
Charles hobbies aside from bowling included riding his Honda Trike motorcycle, going on cruises, going to casinos and playing bingo.
Charles is survived by his wife, Mary I. Mason of Williston where they shared their home. He is also survived by his daughter Cherie Mason and her partner Sherry Rowe of Cripple Creek, CO, his son Charles A. Mason and his partner Polina, granddaughter Cordella Mason of Delta, CO, his son Curt L. Mason, Amanda his wife, and his grandson Donovan Mason of Great Mills, MD, and a stepson Albert E. Penttila of Jacksonville, FL.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston, FL. Burial will be held the following day on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Florida Cancer Center in Gainesville, Florida. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Williston.
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Mary Mason
June 17, 2024
Well baby, it will soon be a year since you left for a brighter place. I miss you deeply each day. There is not one day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I miss the times we had together the Cruises we took and just the things we did in general, but there will never be anyone else that will take your place. You were my one and only, I had shared things with you that I never thought were possible. The trust we had was something I had never experienced with anyone else total trust until we meet again, baby. I love you.
Dawn Hopson
July 5, 2023
Charles was a regular customer of ours at the winn dixie store in Williston, he was always buying lottery scratch offs. It would take him a while to warm up to the "new people" behind the desk, but once we would get passed that gruff exterior, he was the sweetest guy. Charles, you will be missed. I will be sure to share this sad news with the other girls who have had the opportunity to wait on you at the service desk. Ms Mary, please know that we, too, will miss your husband. Rest high on that mountain.
Mary Mason
July 2, 2023
Charles you were in my life, my heart and now I am really at a loss. I miss the things we did together the talks we had I´m not really sure why you were taken from me, but I only hope that you are enjoying your mom, your grandmother and your grandfather, as you were talking to them the night before you left today, but least now you are at peace and I don´t have to worry about you suffering because there is no suffering where you are. I love you and I always well there is. no one that can compare to you peace baby until I see you again all my love, Mary
Patricia North
June 28, 2023
We are deeply saddened by Charles´ passing. Condolences to the Mason family.
Charles will be missed.
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Linda Mann
June 28, 2023
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared, miss me and let me go.
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