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Robert Mason Obituary
Robert Lee Mason Jr. was born June 6, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio to Robert Lee Mason Sr. and Thelma Gist Mason. On Sunday September 29, 2024, at the age of 74, he transitioned into God's and his mom's loving arms. Bob was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1968 from which he earned a football scholarship to the University of Dayton. In 1972, he graduated from UD with a bachelor's degree in social work. Bob retired from Crown Cork & Seal as Plant Manager on April 8, 2016 after 30+ years of progressively responsible and successful service. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Thelma Mason. He leaves to cherish his memory his life partner, Alichia Varisco; 2 children, Robert D (Teyawna) Mason and Shenee (Anna Marie) Mason-Johnson; 4 bonus daughters, Danyel (Omari) Gibson, Rosheena Stephenson, Tamarr Varisco and Navi McSwain; 4 grandchildren; 4 bonus grandchildren; best friend ever, Vivian (Woody) Stevens; his faithful dog BRUTUS; a myriad of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Bob fought a good fight and has finally won his great reward, to be present with the Lord!! Funeral service 11 am Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3375 W. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, OH. Private Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity service. Visitation 10 am- 11 am at which time family will receive friends. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home.
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Garland W Brewster
October 10, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Garland Brewster
October 6, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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