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Arthur Mason Obituary
Mauldin
Arthur Talmadge Mason, 87, of Mauldin, husband of the late Ruth Thompson Mason, died September 9, 2013
Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Arthur Herbert and Nora Leatherwood Mason.
Arthur served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired supervisor from the J.E. Sirrine Company.
He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon and children's Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy McGill and her husband, Dal, of Simpsonville; three grandchildren, Robbie McGill and his wife, Lisa, of Greer, Kelly Gibby and her husband, Ross, of Simpsonville, and Christopher McGill of Simpsonville; three great grandchildren, Hannah McGill, Makayla Gibby and Landon Gibby; and his sister, Myrtie Gillespie of Greenville.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by three siblings.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in the chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, with visitation prior to the service from 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Burial will follow the service at Graceland East Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church - Building Fund, 509 South Main Street, Mauldin, SC 29662.
The family will be at the residence.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
September 11, 2013
I AM SORRY I COIULD NOT ATTEND THE MEMORIAL FOR MY OLD BOYHOOD BUDDY "LARD" MASON BUT WEHAD FAMILY SICKNESS --I SPOKE TO HIM RECENTLY AND RENEWED OLD TIMES HE AND I HAD THE BEST TIME AS BOYS I HAVE WRITTEN A BOOK WHICH WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON "THE VILLAGE AND BEYOND" BY WILLIAM HALE ---LARD IS IN THE BOOK SEVERAL TIMES--- BOTH MY WIFE AND I TELL LARD STORIES OFTEN SHE NEW HIM AT PARKER HIGH SCHOOL PEACEVTO ALL OF YOU
BILL HALE ATHENS GA 706 548 1666
Sue Finley
September 11, 2013
I worked with Talmadge at Sirrine for many years. I admired him very much. I still remember his sweet smile.Very sorry for your loaa.
September 10, 2013
Kathy,
We are soo sorry for your loss and will miss papa lard! I'll miss him calling me "that sprinkle girl" ... May you find peace and comfort thru this rough time, we will keep you all in prayer.
Love.. Joey and Karen Sprinkle
Hattie Colvin
September 10, 2013
Kathy, so sorry to hear of the death of 'Lard'. Both he and your mother were special. Losing a loved one is never easy, but do know that you have friends that care and are there for you. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Hattie Colvin
Myrtle Miller
September 10, 2013
Kathy and family, we are sorry for your loss and we will miss him so much, a dear friend, a great teacher to the children who loved him so much and called him papa Lard,new hope has lost a precious member who we will cherish forever. We love you.
September 10, 2013
Kathy and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Papa Lard. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during this time.
Love, Laurie Faust
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