Douglas E. Mason Sr.

1934 - 2019

Douglas E. Mason Sr. obituary, 1934-2019, Butler, PA

Douglas E. Mason Sr.

1934 - 2019

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

Douglas Mason Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2019.
Douglas E. Mason Sr., 85, of Butler passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at his home.
Born Feb. 3, 1934, in Fredericksburg, Va., he was a son of the late Willie Mason and Sussie (Caper) Mason.
Douglas had spent the first half of his life in his hometown of Fredericksburg, before moving to Butler in his later years. While living in Butler, he had worked as a locksmith and as a mechanic for Family Bowlaway. In 2010, he returned to his hometown.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Va.
He enjoyed fishing and was an avid bowler, who was passionate in teaching and coaching others.
He was a God-fearing man, who loved singing in the church choir and spreading God's word.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his children, Charlotte, Stephen, Cara Jean, Jill, Douglas Jr., Portia, April and Dean; his siblings, Lois, Joyce, Robert and Willie; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Rosalind, Eston, Nathan, Colette and Quincy; and his siblings, Barbara Jean, Ella and Silvia May.
MASON - Friends of Douglas E. Mason Sr., who died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.


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October 28, 2019

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Don and Bonnie Mulneix

October 28, 2019

Doug,
We were saddened to read of the passing of your father. We always enjoyed time spent with him at the bowling center. May the memories of him live on in your heart forever.

Jamie Aronhalt

October 24, 2019

I love you Granddaddy. You will truly be missed. You touched so many lives in your time here. You are a hard act to follow, your wit, charm and laughter are unforgettable but the love you're leaving us with is unmatched. Thank you for all the wonderful memories that you left me. Rest in Heaven. <3

Valerie Hill

October 24, 2019

Doug & Colson, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. Your father was a good man and will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers goes out to you at this very difficult time in your life of losing a loved one. You are in my prayers for the days to come.

Kathy Breitenbach

October 23, 2019

Doug and Colson sending my love and prayers. He will always be with you. He was loved by so many. Had some good times with him at band camp.

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