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DIONTE MASON Obituary
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, T. Arthur and Audrey Mason, and his uncle Arthur Mason, Jr. (Bubba).
Dionte was born on July 22, 1986, to Randy Layton and Bessie Mason.
He attended Petersburg Public Schools and was last employed at Hill Phoenix. Dionte had a love for video games and various electronics.
Dionte leaves to cherish his memories his three children whom he loved dearly, Dionte (Boogie), Dikalen (Bug), and Jamira (his Turkey Bird) and Kirsten Wyche is their mother; his mother, Bessie Mason; a brother, Andre Mason (Nikkia) of Douglasville, GA; one sister, Rashanda (Rudy) Mason of Petersburg; five uncles and aunts, Stanley (Brenda) and Larry Mason (Sylvia) both of Prince George, Kevin Dale (Phyllis) and Keith Dean (Sherri) both of Florida,and Lawrence (Christine) of South Carolina; one niece, Arzhane of Douglasville and one nephew, Kamryn (his Little Roonie) of Petersburg; a devoted and loved girlfriend, Darlene Morgan and a host of cousins and devoted friends, some of which are Dominic, Terry, Charlie, Bert, Smalls, Ernest, Acey, Dubs, Scooter, T Lo, and the rest of Eastside.
Services for Mr. Dionte J. Mason will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Faith & Hope Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1800 E. Washington Street, Petersburg, Va.
Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
A wake service will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at the funeral establishment.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Mason at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for DIONTE MASON
Candis Hilliard
November 2, 2016
Dj i am truly going to miss u. We share the same birth n all. I love you cuz. The family has gained another angel. Kiss n hug my grand ma Francis for me and yall continue to look after me and my kids. And know your babies will be taken care of. I love you dj. Sleep in peace until we meet again.
Trina
November 2, 2016
R. I. P DJ
Marty Jones
November 1, 2016
RIP
Kevin Mason
November 1, 2016
Nephew I will miss you when I come to Petersburg.
But Petersburg will miss their Hero.
ronald moorefield
November 1, 2016
the lord give and he take.so sorry for the short lost"
Linda Chambliss
October 31, 2016
"GOD KNOWS"-Some things you don't have to tell anyone, not even GOD. He just knows. We as your Family, The Brown's, Benson, Drake, Hilliard and Mayo Families are praying for the Mason Family during these times of sorrow.
MS. V F150
October 30, 2016
REST IN PEACE D J. THANK YOU FOR BEING. YOU.
angelia shaw
October 30, 2016
R.I.P DJ, I can't believe that you are gone I am sad and upset that I didn't get a chance to say farewell rest easy young man .
Viola Hudgins
October 29, 2016
ALL OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DJ AND TO MY FRIEND KIRSTEN WYCHE AND CHILDREN HE WILL BE MISSED. PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. VIOLA AND KEV
Vilma Short
October 29, 2016
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
LaShawn and Sharon Saunders
October 29, 2016
We miss you, DJ !!!
Renita DeLoatch
October 29, 2016
Prayers for the Family.
Renita DeLoatch
October 29, 2016
My Condolences to the Mason Family. May God be with you.
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