Richard Lynn Mason Jr.

Richard 'Rick' L. Mason Jr, 58, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2025. Rick was born September 28, 1966, to Richard and Lynette Mason in Fairmont, WV.
Rick graduated from East Fairmont High School and the Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Center.
A talented and dedicated individual, he enjoyed many interests, including baking alongside his mother, a tradition he continued on for his own family and Amy's coworkers. He enjoyed a good jam session in his shed with a cold Budweiser "only bottles", collecting guitars, and offering a helping hand. He enjoyed spending time in the mountains, fishing, hunting, swimming, golfing, "gardening", working on classic cars with his dad and going to concerts. Above all, Rick was happiest surrounded by his family, especially his cherished grandchildren, Ayden and Ella (his big girl).
Rick is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mus and Elinore Stanley, as well as others in his extended family, his mother Lynette Mason, uncles Mike and Bobby, brother-in-law Jeff Perkins, and his dear friend Vernon Morris.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Amy Doerfler Mason; sons Jacob (Shae Martin), Joshua Mason and his two most recent boys Tripp and Myles who were his best buddies during his retirement; sisters Julie Sheehan and Lori Perkins, brother-in-law Glenn Sheehan; his father, Richard Mason; mother and father in law, Bobbie and Judd Doerfler, Aunt and Uncle, Penny and Charlie Cottrill, his cherished grandchildren Ayden and Ella Mason. His sister-in-law Beverley Miller (Scott), nieces and nephews Aaron (Kim) Miller, Crystal Miller, Jessica (Josh) Delaney, JD Hammond, Abby (Joey) Wyer, Kristyn (Cole) Abell, and Trevor Sheehan, as well as great nieces and nephews Thomas Miller, Booker and Luna Delaney, and Mason Abell. Additionally, Rick leaves behind cousins Scott (Tammy) Cottrill, Lisa (Beverly) Cottrill, Mickey Stanley, Michelle Gibson, and Charlie Stanley. His KBR family and favorite IHOP waitress, Brenda.
A memorial service to honor Rick's life will be held at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, Virginia 22193 on Thursday, February 20th, from 6-8 pm.
GoFundMe for funeral support: https://gofund.me/2a41a391
Rick's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He was a true family man, a friend to many, and a presence that will be deeply missed.