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ELLSWORTH RAY DeMASTERS (Age 92)  
Of Fairfax, VA passed away July 2, 2017. Born and raised in Nelson County, VA, he served in the Navy during World War II, earned a BA in Economics from University of Virginia (UVA), and was an economist for the Department of Agriculture in DC for 30 years. He retired in Fairfax, dabbled in Real Estate, and moved back to Nelson County. He was a member of Truro Episcopal Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and travel. His favorite past time was golf.He was a loving husband of 64 years to his late wife, Joan; father to Ellsworth Ray DeMasters, Jr. (Evelyn) of Aiken, SC, Edward DeMasters (Darnell) of Fairfax, and Sara Jane Payne of Manassas, VA; grandfather to six and great- grandfather to nine.Memorial service is on July 29 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Arrington, VA.Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department at fairfaxvfd.com or Veterans of Foreign Wars at heroes.vfw.org and expressions of sympathy sent to Sara Payne, PO Box 84, Clifton, VA 20124-0084.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 16, 2017.

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Suzanne and Molly Grimsley

July 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the family on your loss. May remembrance of happier times bring you solace during this difficult period.

Dennis Egan

July 22, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeMasters family during this time of mourning and remembrance. I would visit with Ellsworth at Sunrise in Fairfax City and talk about events at Truro and of our days at USDA. He was a gentleman to the end.

A.D. & Connie Campbell Massie

July 17, 2017

May God comfort each of you and wrap His loving arms around you. Ellsworth and Joan were special people.

Caudel Campbell

July 17, 2017

So sorry to learn of Ellsworth's death. Lots of fond memories of my cousins.

Martha Bearer

July 17, 2017

Sending caring thoughts your way during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Darnell DeMasters

July 17, 2017

The service is NOT in Arlington; it is in ARRINGTON, VA, in Nelson County. The address is 475 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington, VA 22922.

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