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Ernest R. Mason

1941 - 2020

Ernest R. Mason obituary, 1941-2020, Ashland, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home - Ashland

518 North Washington Highway

Ashland, Virginia

Ernest Mason Obituary

MASON, Ernest R., 79, of Ashland (Brown Grove Community), departed this life December 4, 2020. Surviving are three daughters, Zelda V. Mason, Tina S. Butts and Rosalind E. Thomas; and other relatives. His remains rest with Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, where viewing will be Monday, December 14, 3 to 7 p.m. Graveside service Tuesday, December 15, 12 p.m. at Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.hwdabney.com

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 13, 2020.

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Lionel Mason

December 22, 2020

Rest in power Uncle Earnest you’ll be dearly missed and loved.

Lisa Hannah

December 19, 2020

Zelda,Tina ,Roslyn May God bless Your family in this time of sorrow.

Valerie Pryor and Family

December 14, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Velma Ligon

December 13, 2020

May your memories of your love one help to strengthen you day by day.

barbarb williams

December 13, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane Smith Drake

December 13, 2020

To: Zelda, Tina, Rosalind, Brenda, Osie, Gloria, Cyrus and our entire extended family .....
Please know the memories of my uncle will always shine through the sorrow and the love we all share for him will live forever.
I pray God´s comforting power and assurance of peace will surround us all. Ernest smiling face and love for his family and friends and laughter I will remember and miss the most! Praise God for his time of 79 years !

Malcolm King

December 13, 2020

I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of Ernest. He was a good man and the world has lost one of the good guys. I say to the family, find comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God Bless

Sherry Hunter

December 13, 2020

Heartfelt sympathy to you all. Sending prayers of comfort and praying your wonderful memories be a constant reminder of the love he had for family

From the Staff of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home

December 13, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Missy Hill

December 12, 2020

I am truly SORRY for your loss. The Mason family will be in my prayers. May GOD be with you all.........MISSY

Karen Gordon

December 12, 2020

To the Mason Family, my Family also, I am so to hear of Earnests passing. Praying for peace, and healing for all of you and this time. Asking God to wrap his loving arms around you and get you through your time of bereavement.
Love you, Karen Taylor

Lisa Watkins

December 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deborah Lowry

December 10, 2020

It was sad to hear that Mr. Mason passed. I called him my "Work Boo" and he was always laughing and telling jokes. He didn't let nothing bother him. To his family, keep smiling, Mr. Mason would want you to do that. My Prayers are with your family.

Linda Marable

December 10, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Mr. Mason at Laburnum Elementary School he was a wonderful and kind man.
With deep sympathy,
Linda Marable Second Grade Teacher

December 10, 2020

My condolences to the family of Ernest Mason. I will always remember his smile and willingness to lend a helping hand. May God continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Cassandra Street
Laburnum Elementary

steve @ phyllis lewis

December 10, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Smith Tinsley

December 10, 2020

Uncle Ernest will always be remembered as a funny, kind hearted, and loving person. Rest in peace.

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Our KING

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Tina BUtts

December 9, 2020

Our King will be greatly missed and we will never ever forget you.Always in our hearts ❤❤❤love u daddy

Connie/ Keith Morris/Wilkerson

December 9, 2020

My condolences to the family.

Bessie Thomas worsham

December 9, 2020

My condolences goes out to the family of Earnest Mason. I pray that God be with Roslaind, Tina, Zelda and rest of the family.

Blanche Kelsaw

December 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

William Winston

December 8, 2020

To my family our condolences goes out to you. My God give you strength to heal your pain.

William Winston Sr. & Family

Zelda Thomas

December 8, 2020

My condolences to the Mason family.

Trey Gaines & Mekia Esposito

December 8, 2020

Pops I just wanna say I will miss u so so much I love u and I always will. I’m thinking for all the life lessons that u taught me and I am the man that I am today because of u. We had our laughs together and shared countless memories until we meet again pops I love u and sleep in paradise

ANNALEEN IGNACIO-MCLEAN

December 8, 2020

POPS!... You were an amazing grandpa and great grandpa to our family...You will truly be missed and all the memories we had will forever be cherished... we'll miss EVERYTHING about you...you will forever be in our hearts...thank you for always being you and loving our grandma like you did...you left us too soon but our dear Lord had other plans for you...Tina, Zelda and Roslind and families our condolences to you all...POPS WAS AN AMAZING GUY very funny and loving and kind hearted individual...he was a one of a kind guy...He is Loved by ALL OF US...

Roslyn de Cordova

December 7, 2020

I’m so very very sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences to the family. God’s blessings.

Rochelle Winston

December 6, 2020

Zelda, Tina, Rosalind and families: I was so sad to hear about Uncle Ernest. We were laughing at the house just the other week. He will never be forgotten. Praying for your strength and peace now and in the days to come.

Eddie Winston Jr

December 6, 2020

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Ernest was not just an uncle but a good friend. We will miss him. May God bless you.

Floyd & Gwen Robinson

December 6, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Earl & Joyce Smith

December 6, 2020

To the family:
May the comfort and peace of God surround you during this time. May your precious memories sustain now and in the days to come.

Carl & Cathy Holman

December 6, 2020

To the Mason family, Tina, Zelda and Roslyn your dad Ernest we be greatly missed. He was always full of laughter and fun. He will always be in your heart and in your memories. Hold on to that and cherish those special times always. Don't worry god's got him.

james aldridge

December 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Edward. (Poo-G) Watkins

December 5, 2020

R.I.P. ERNEST, A WONDERFUL GUY WHO WILL BE MISS...PRAYER AN CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

Shimeka Poindexter

December 4, 2020

Papa, Papa, oh papa. I love you dearly. You lived a wonderful life and I thank GOD for you. We love you but you are once again with your queen. Love WITH ALL MY HEART, Your oldest grandchild.

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