Steven Carroll Mason Sr.

Born August 8, 1956 in Lynchburg, he was the son of Judith Dodson Mason of Rustburg and the late Alex Ray Mason, Sr. and was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Lee Mason. Steve was retired from R.R. Donnelley and was a member of Court Street United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and a true Virginia Tech Hokie fan.

In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by four children, Steven C. Mason, Jr. and wife Kristin of Stafford, Christopher T. Rowe and wife, Vicki of Mechanicsville, Tabitha Gunter and husband Nathan, and Ashley Drinkard and fiancé, T.J. Kelso, all of Appomattox; one brother, Alex Ray Mason, Jr. of Rustburg; three sisters, Katherine Mason, also of Rustburg, Suzanne M. Campbell and husband Glenn of Madison Heights, and Judy Rae Mason of Bowie, MD; six grandchildren, Bryce, Kirsten, Myah, Maison, Jackson, and Samuel; his mother-in-law, Norma Moon and husband, Warren of Brookneal; his father-in-law, Buddy Martin and his best friend, David Martin, both of Appomattox.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Naruna with the Rev. Johnny Roberts officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the residence.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Centra Hospice or a charity of choice.