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David MASON Obituary
A native and lifelong resident of Fox Hill, Sonny worked 43 years as an electrician at the Newport News Shipyard, retiring in 1995. He was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class.
With a love for all things outdoors, Sonny enjoyed hunting, fishing and always had bird dogs. He was a founding member of the Peninsula Bird Hunters Club, serving as their first president and continued to be instrumental and active as they became part of the National Bird Hunters Association. Sonny was a member of the Fox Hill Hunt Club and an honorary member of the Fox Hill Fire Company. A bird dog trainer, many of his dogs have been cited in publications and in field trial competitions.
Preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite and John Mason; his brother, Elvin Mason; and his sister, Lucille Elfer; Sonny is survived by his wife, Hattie Mason with whom he lived "together separately"; daughters, Rhonda Quinn and husband, Deryl, Robin Mason and Brenda Burch; grandchildren, Jason, Brandi, Brandon, Cole, Haley, and Cameron; his great-grandson, Brayden; brother, John Mason; and nieces and nephews, Randy, Ellen Sue and Libby.
Sonny was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Thanks to the many friends, church members, hunting and fishing buddies, and the breakfast bunch. The amount of support, the company and compassion went far beyond what could have been asked. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. A special thank you to the hospice and the lovely caregivers who made him smile in his last few days.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2011, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church by the Rev. Wayne Moore with interment to follow in Clark Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Downtown Hampton.
Memorials may be made to Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, 501 Beach Road, Hampton, VA 23664. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Ann-Tilghman Rodgers
April 3, 2011
Hattie, I can only imagine the celebration in Heaven when Sonny and Frank met up again after all these years. A lot of laughter and memories being shared. My love and sympathy to you and your girls. Think of you sooooo often, remembering our childhood days playing on your Mom's hand hooked rugs. :) Love, Ann-Tilghman (Bowers) Rodgers
Katherine Glass
March 22, 2011
I'm so sorry to learn of Sonny's passing. My prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.
Leroy Davis
March 21, 2011
Robin, Brenda, and family,Very sorry for your loss.Sonny was well liked in Fox Hill. God Bless.Leroy
Meredith Jones
March 20, 2011
Hattie and Girls:
We are so sorry about you loss of Sonny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The field trial fraternity has lost not just a dear friend, we have lost a leader, a mentor to many newcomers and youngsters just starting out in the sport and a true southern gentleman. George and Sandy spoke of Sonny's warm smile which we can all remember. I'll bet that smile is even wider and warmer now that he is at peace.
May god bless you all
Judy and Meredith
Tootie Joynes
March 20, 2011
Hattie and family,
So sorry about your loss. It has been a long time but i still remember you and Sonny.I have asked Kathy about you many times when one of your kids names have come up. May God bless you and your family . I will keep you in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Tootie Joynes
Meredith and Judy Jones
March 20, 2011
Hattie and girls
We are so sorry about your loss of Sonny. The field trial comunity feels a great loss also in loosing, not only a great friend but a dedicated leader and mentor to our new and young field trialers. In the obituary you all spoke of that wonderful smile. I am sure that the smile is bigger than ever now that he is at peace.
Love, Meredith and Judy.
James Deel
March 20, 2011
Robin, Brenda and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Sonny was a good man . He will truly be missed .
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
March 19, 2011
We will always remember Sonny's warm smile, & caring nature. He will surely be missed in Fox Hill, as he has meant so much to so many people down here. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
George & Sandy, Fox Hill
March 19, 2011
To Hattie and family, I will miss my dear lifelong friend, Sonny. I'll always remember our chats about fishing. We shared many adventures thru the years and our families were close. Hattie, we have always been there for each other.Please always feel free to call me any time so we can share our losses together. My prayers are for you, the girls and all their families.Love, JoAnn Johnson
Alicia snd Sandra Smith
March 19, 2011
To Rhonda and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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