J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Mason, Alexander H.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Alexander H. Mason, 79 died April 5, 2006. He was the son of the late Sarah Hamilton and James Dunn Mason. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Ellis Mason; two daughters, Eugenia Mason Guthrie and husband Giles of Atlanta, Alice Leigh Mason and husband Frank Robinson of Charlottesville; son, Alex H. Mason, Jr.and wife Terrie of Chesterfield and four grandchildren, Rebecca Brooke and Alice Heather Guthrie, Sarah and Alex Mason III; a brother, Dr. James D. Mason, Jr. and wife Jeanne of Petersburg and sister, Sarah Mason Ayers and husband Charles of Richmond. Alex was a WWII veteran, graduated as President of his class from Petersburg High School in 1944, he attended VMI until called into service, he later attended and graduated from UVA. He served as President of the Petersburg Rotary Club, served on the state board of the Virginia Society of CPAs, served on the Petersburg City Council, recipient of the Petersburg Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award and retired partner of the accounting firm of Erny and Mason. Alex was an elder emeritus in the Covenant Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Endowment Fund at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 Walnut Blvd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am April 7, 2006 at Blandford Cemetery. Family being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Eugenia, Alice, Alex and Terrie,

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alex. He was always a great friend during my years at Bollingbrook School and he contributed countless hours toward its success. May he rest in peace.

Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.

Chuck and Sherri Boschen
Myrtle Beach, SC

Posted by: Chuck Boschen at April 11, 2006 10:44 AM

Our deepest sympathy to Alex's family. Alex was a
good friend, and I always have happy memories of our time at the PHI KAP house.
Regards, Ellis and Carolyn Smith

Posted by: ellis smith at April 7, 2006 05:21 PM

Eugenia, Jimmy and family: Scott Ashman was kind enough to send us an email about Alex and we were, of course, saddened to hear. Please know that Becky and I are thinking about you all and certainly send our prayers. As I told Scott, it seems that our old golfing group is getting smaller and smaller...but there were some special moments on the course and many great memories and friendships to cherish.

George and Becky Fain
Waynesville, NC

Posted by: George Fain at April 7, 2006 04:39 PM

To Alex and Terry Mason and other family members of Alex Mason:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. My mother told me he had been ill. I hope you all will find comfort in knowing that he may now rest in everlasting peace.

With sincerety,

Kathy Moseley Sims
(South Hill, VA.)

Posted by: kathy (moseley) sims at April 7, 2006 11:23 AM