James Louis Mason
June 20, 1931 ~ January 22, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD.
James L. Mason, Sr., 82 of Valley Lee, MD died on January 22, 2014 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born June 20, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Robert and Amanda Mason. James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Elizabeth Mason, his children, James Louis Mason, Jr. (Junie), Joseph Mason, Charlotte and Charlene Mason, sister, Cecilia Brown and brother, Bernard Mason. James is survived by his children, Patricia Green (Joe) of Clements, MD, Doris Mason and Darnell Mason (Lou) of Lexington Park, MD, Robert Mason of Valley Lee, MD, John Mason of Lexington Park, MD, Calvin Mason of Lexington Park, MD, Mary Medley (Robert, Sr. deceased) of Lexington Park, MD, Linda Mason of Valley Lee, MD, Daryl Mason (Tosha) of Great Mills, MD, Brian Mason (Tracy) of Indian Head, MD, Ray Mason, and Steve Mason (Ann) of Lexington Park, MD, and Tyrone Mason (Tess) of Lexington Park, MD. James was a role model for his 45 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. James Louis was a devoted father and farmer working on Mulberry Fields for 22 years, and retired in 1999. James was an active parishioner at St. Georges Catholic Church until he could no longer perform as an usher due to his illness, but still continued to attend services. James home was the spot for Sunday dinners, weekend gatherings, birthday parties, anything you can think of where he enjoyed just sitting back looking at the crowd until they played his song, “Anybody Wanna Dance With Me”, and then he would two step with anybody. James enjoyed being a father figure to not only his children but to his grandchildren. James Louis enjoyed giving his grandchildren words of advice and encouragement like ”don’t take no wooden nickels.”Never saying goodbye, he would always say “toot-a-loo, you take care now.” You could always find him in his little room, heat on blast, just staring out the window looking up the road. Everyone knows how much he missed his wife. We know you are at peace now, Fly high in the sky with your best friend.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM , with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Darnell Mason, Stevie Mason, Daryl Mason, Robert Medley, Jr., Tyrone Mason, and Brian Mason. Honorary pallbearers will be Monica Woodard, LaQuisha Harris, John Mason, Calvin Mason, Robert mason, Ray Mason, and Stevin Mason. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley- Gardiner funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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“My heart goes out to the whole family. My God wrap his arms around u all and heel the pain in your hearts. Its a road that we all got to travel with losing a love one and someone so dear to the family. God bless you all.”
“Mr James was a lovely person. My prayers go out to the family. He’s in a better place.”
“My prayers go out to the Family Darnell , Essie, Lena and Linda. I am so sorry to hear the loss of such a wonderful loving person. I love your Father like he was my own Dad. Mr. Mason such a joyful person made everyone feel so special. I know he was awesome to me. Now I know he will be looking down on you all with that big smile. I hope God gives you all the strength to rejoice and celebrate all the good memories of your loving Dad. God bless you all . “
“To the Mason family! Hold on to all those fond memories of your dad. Mr. Mason always made me laugh with his jokes. I will always remember Christmas day 2013. Rip from Redbone. Tyrone my Woo Woo, I’m hear for you anytime. Peace & many blessings! “
“My prayers go out to the Mason Family. “
“To the Mason Family I send my condolences. May the memories you hold in your heart last you all a lifetime I pray that they bring your peace and comfort your hearts in the days to come. May the prayers of family and friends see you through this trying time. Ms. Doris I send you my love. Again I’m so very sorry for your loss of Poppy.”
“To the Mason Family, our hearts go out to all of you. James Louis was a great man, who will be missed by many. May you find strength in each other to get through this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his Queen! Your loss is our loss…your pain is our pain. God Bless you.”
“MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE MASON FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS”
“SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER our prayers are with you”
“Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My condolences to you and may God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.”
“To the Family, My heartfelt condolences to you during this sorrowful time. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared with your father and grandfather, comfort each of you today and in the days ahead. RIP Uncle James! Peace & Blessings”
“”Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. His life was never the same after Miss Betty passed but he always carried a smile and held his head up high not to have his family to worry about him. You will truly miss him but only remember that his smile is even bigger and brighter now that he has joined her again. No more pain nor sorrow in their pathway stepping freely along their way. “
“My condolences to the family. “
“My Deepest Sympathy to all of the family of Mr. James Louis, who was so down to earth, had a smile that would touch anyone’s heart and had nothing but LOVE for everyone. Family, hold on to your precious memories of Daddy, I pray for you all comfort and peace. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all!!! “
“To the Mason family, My heart goes out to all of you at this of sorrow but God will help you get threw it “
“John, Our thoughts and prayers are continual for you and your family. May God continue to keep His arms around you, comfort and keep you; may His face shine upon you and give you peace.”
“To Ray, Tyrone and the rest of the Mason Family. We are in Rhode Island and just learned of Mr. Mason’s passing. Please accept our condolences. We know he will be missed. “
“To the Mason Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Mr. Mason was such a joyful person. My memories of him were that he loved life and his family. May your memories of him bring you laughter and much joy. And when you don’t know who else to turn to, turn to Jesus…He’ll see you through. “
“May GOD bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days to come. You have my sympathy and prayers during this sad time. “
“To the family, My prayers go out to you during this sad time. He will be missed. Be strong and let God help you in the healing process. May God bless all of you.”
“To The Family: You have our deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one. Cherish the memories and “Take One Day At A Time” Love, Michael Cathy & Ciera Young “
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family in this sorrowful time. Janett, Anfernee, Rae-Kwaughn,Janitta,Ta’Layshia and Jurnee Milburn”
“James and Betty have found eternal peace and happiness together now. For that reason only I’m happy…they are sorely missed.”
“LaQuisha, LaTaka, and family – My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of someone so special and who was clearly a wonderful, loving man. It is so hard to say goodbye. May he rest in peace. Thinking of all of you…”
“Darnell, we are very sorry for your loss, and pray for you and your family. Remember and talk, for memories help us heal.”
“To the entire Mason Family…..I was so sorry to hear of your loss! I never really met your Dad, but when your Mom worked here I heard many “James” stories! I know they are up there celebrating right now! Keep all your memories close to your hearts and he will live on in each and every one of you! God Bless!”
“To T-Bone and the Mason family, My prayers are with you and the family. I only met your Dad a few times and he was a great man, a real man that loved his wife and children. Cherish those precious memories of your parents. May God be with you all during this time of bereavement. Love you all, Caroline “
“My Prayers, go out to my stepmom Essie and family He was a wonderful man that live life to the fullest, always treat me Darrell and Tanya Like part of the family, God bless and may you all find peace.”