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David Mason Obituary
David L. Mason, 77 of Metropolis, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at his residence.
Visitation will be held on 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with a 4 p.m. flag folding ceremony.
David was an Army veteran and of Christian faith. He worked for Burlington Northern Sante Fe for 30 years as an engineer and yard master, then owned D & D Towing and Recovery in Metropolis for 22 years. David loved working and owning the towing company because it was a way he could help people. In his free time, he enjoyed working in his shop and riding his motorcycle.
David is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna (Staples) Mason; children, Matt Mason, Brittnye Wise and husband John, David Mason and wife Julia, Bodhi Mason, and Josh Staples and wife Ginger; grandchildren, Hayden Staples, Collin Staples, Piper Mason, Lincoln Mason and Destiny Mason; one sister, Shirley Oliver and husband Billy; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Alice (Morse) Mason; one sister, Georgia Peters; and brother, Dale Mason. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.
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Aunt Kathy
December 31, 2024
Dave was a fine man. He somehow made you feel safe when he was around and like he could get anything done. All my memories of him are good. I´m glad I got to spend some more time with him last spring and am grateful to have known him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to my niece Donna and the family, I´ll be praying for them. Rest in peace, until we meet again, ride on Dave.
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Dina Messenger
December 27, 2024
I have such fond memories of uncle David when I was growing up. He was such a nice man. We would go to the drag strip in Oswego and watch him race when I was young. Rest in peace! See you in heaven someday!
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