James Summers Mason

James Summers Mason, 86, of Marlinton, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born October 29,1939, Jim was the son of the late Paul L. and Catherine Clark Mason.
He was a 1958 graduate of Marlinton High School, a veteran of the US Army, having served in Germany. He barbered at Barrack's Row in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a bank teller in Marlinton, and he worked for Southern States in Martinsburg, WV. He also spent many hours as a devoted caretaker of friends in Pocahontas County.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Donald Wayne, Paul Brooks, David Kinney, and Kelley Raye, and two wives; Saundra McNellan Mason, and Monda Shinaberry Mason.
He is survived by a son, Andrew Mason of Charlottesville, VA, nephews, Douglas Mason, Jeff Mason, and Paul Mason, and nieces, Kris Graffius, Leah Semaine, and Paula Jesalva, as well as, many great-nephews and nieces, step children, Karen McCoy and husband Steve, and Phyllis Buettner and husband Lou, sister in laws, Dreama Burns and husband Tom, and Linda Sharp and husband Ray, a very special friend, Jeff Barone, and a host of friends and acquaintances.
Jim never knew a stranger, was quick to show kindness, was generous to a fault, and could entertain for hours with stories, magic tricks, and puzzles. Everyone who knew and loved him will miss him greatly.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Lantz Funeral Home in Buckeye with Pastor Sam Felton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Marlinton.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations of sympathy may be made to Pocahontas County Center, 5 Everette Tibbs Road, Marlinton, WV 24954
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com