Jack "Eddie" Edward Mason

Mr. Mason is survived by his loving wife, Janie Lilley Mason; Daughters, Hope Beck (Husband Sonny) of Ernul, Temple Mason Bullock (Husband Will) of New Bern, and Samantha Waters (Husband Chris) of Pinetown; Mother Jean Lankford Brown and Step-Father, Sam Brown of Archdale; Brothers, Dennis Coe (Wife Patricia) of Ararat, and Kenneth Coe of Ararat; Sisters, Frankie Coe (Husband Steve) of Archdale, Lilly Mae Corns (Husband Bill) of Madison, Brenda Tarkengton (Husband Bob) of North Myrtle Beach, SC , and Mary Jane Shelton (Husband Grey) of Mt. Airy; 7 Grandchildren, Dylan Nobles, Darrin Nobles, Chaney Beck, Gavin Bullock, Madison Bullock, Austin Waters, and Abigail Waters; and 1 great-grandchild, Amberly Nobles.

He is preceded in death by his son, Zachary Boyd; Father, Jack Mason; and Step-Father, Paul Coe.

Mr. Mason was a well-respected Sergeant at Craven Correctional Institution before he became a Training Specialist at Maurey Correctional Institution. He was also an adjunct instructor at various colleges. He worked with the Department of Public Safety for 21 years, worked with the New Bern Police Dept., the Dobson Police Dept., and the Pilot Mountain Police Dept. Jack was an avid horse trainer and loved his animals.

The family will receive friends from 5-7pm at Cotten Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27th. Funeral service will follow at 7pm. A private burial will take place at the Lilley Family Cemetery in Pinetown.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.