Donald Eugene Mason Sr., born August 9, 1920 in Red House, New York, passed away on April 24, 2019 at the age of 98. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Daisy Mason; brother, Richard Mason and his sister, Arleta. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Joyce M. Mason; children, Donald “Skip” E. Mason Jr. (Traci), Pamela S. Kelly (Martin), B. Dale Mason (Jeanne), Patrisha A. Mason; grandchildren, Michael, Beth, Mark, Missy; great grandchildren, Mason, Lily, Allie, Kaley, Evan and Evie.
Don raised his family and worked as a mechanic and handyman in southern California for 32 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina where he resided until months before his death.