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Robert Mason Obituary

Robert Ledford (Curly) Mason, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Mason; parents, Luther P. and Ruth Malone Mason; sister, Delphyn Posie; and brother, Luther P. Mason Jr. Mr. Mason was the owner operator of Valley Cadillac. He began his career in the automobile industry in 1948 with East Point Chevrolet and Southern Chevrolet in Atlanta, Ga. From there he moved to Dominion Chevrolet in Richmond. In 1965 he bought Valley Cadillac and in 1974 introduced BMW to the Roanoke area. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mason; daughters, Pamela Collins and husband, Preston Collins Jr., Karen O'Dell and husband, Daniel O'Dell, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Elizabeth Collins and husband, Jeremy Schenkein, of Birmingham, Ala., Shannan Malloch and husband, Kenneth, Deana O'Dell, all of Roanoke; and great-grandson, Jacob Schenkein. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Graham officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 20 to May 22, 2008.

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Lynn Price

May 23, 2008

Remembering a person that touched so many lives. Mr. Mason sold our family many, many automobiles. Mr. Mason was such a good person and did so much for so many others. I remember Mr. Mason coming to Misty Meadows to buy strawberries and cantaloupes each year. He was so upset when Misty Meadows closed and wondered how he'd get his good cantaloupes, but Elizabeth promised him she get him some delivered even if she had to drive them here herself from Halifax County. He told her he was going to hold her to that. Maybe he will get some in Heaven just as tasty.

May the concerns of others comfort his family and friends now and in days to come. May God bless and be with each of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rick Johnson

May 22, 2008

My prayers are with all the family. Truly a great person, and will missed dearly.
God bless you all.

Steve Bolton

May 22, 2008

Mr Mason will be greatly missed. As a young man needing a job years ago,he provided me that opportunity.
I will never forget that.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Roger Rhoads

May 21, 2008

MR. Mason took great pride in his family, freinds, business and especially the life he shared with so many us. I will always remember him
My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Jay, Bonnie & Quinn Kirby

May 20, 2008

Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.

Jeff Wilson

May 20, 2008

Mr. Mason will truly be missed by me and my family. As a neighbor and friend, he always made time for us with phone calls, letters and visits. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family for this special man.

Brandy Webb

May 20, 2008

I enjoy working for his company at Valley Cadillac Saab. He was a great man and I am glad to have known him.

Brenda Francis

May 20, 2008

My prayers are with you. He was like one of my uncles. I will miss him.

Keith Farmer

May 20, 2008

We will keep all of you in our prayers. I know this is a difficult time and we want to be of help and support if you need us. In Christ, Keith Farmer--Straight Street

Julie Stewart-Tucei

May 20, 2008

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Mr. Mason. He was truly a wonderful person, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

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