J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Mason, James H.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

James Henry Mason, 65, “Jimmy” of Charles City County, passed away at his residence Saturday September 16, 2006. He was the son of the late Henry Harrison and Ethel Rowe Mason and the loving husband of Brenda A. Mason whose marriage spanned 32 wonderful years. He was preceded in death by his beloved dog Misfit. He was retired from civil service where he worked as a plumber/pipe fitter. He was an avid hunter who loved to hunt deer; he loved to fish, collect civil war memorabilia and look for artifacts with his metal detector, was a member of Masonic Lodge # 216, member of the Asphalt Angels Car Club, member of the Plumbers and Pipe fitters local # 10, and loved to restore old cars. He loved his 1939 Ford Coupe which he restored from the ground up. He is survived by two sisters; Frances Fountain of Stony Creek, Ellen Wiley of Savannah, Georgia, brother; Juette Ryals & wife Betty of Orlando, Florida, numerous nieces and nephews, special friend Jean Moore, and his cat Paws. The family will receive friends Monday September 18, 2006 6-8 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home, a grave side service with Masonic Rites will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 AM in Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Brenda,

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I did not know Jimmy but I know that he was a wonderful person. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.

Posted by: Paulina Radzisauskas at September 21, 2006 01:42 PM

Brenda, We are so sorry for your loss. We are also sorry we could not make it to the service, but we had just got back from Iowa when we heard the news.

I hope you can come for a long visit at our, Dad's or Jim's house up here in Asheville. We love you and if there is anything you need please let us know.
Love, the Hyler family

Posted by: Paul, Susan, and Georgia Hyler at September 19, 2006 05:50 PM

Brenda:

I'm so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was such a wonderful person and Gary and I will always remember him and his love for cars.

If you ever need anything just let us know.

I had spoken to Karen on Friday and she had told me how ill Jimmy was and late Sunday she called to let us know that he had passed.

I can truly say from knowing Mickey, Wayne, Karen and Michelle that they love both of you with all their hearts and soul.

God has a terrific person by his side.

All our love and thoughts are with you and your family.

Posted by: BARBARA & GARY PLATZ at September 19, 2006 12:44 PM

Brenda, We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jimmy and will really miss him. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry we are not able to be with you. We will be thinking of you tomorrow. Keep your chin up! We love you.

Posted by: Wallace & Merle at September 18, 2006 09:17 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a friend of Skippy Fountain and I wish to offer my condolences to the entire family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Pittman

Posted by: Jill Pittman at September 18, 2006 12:19 PM

Brenda, Bobbie & I send our prayers to you and the family. Jimmy will be missed by all his friends.

He was a member of the Va Street Rods, when we met him. We have always kept in touch even after he joined the Asphalt Angels Car Club. He surely loved old cars, as we do. Jimmy was an easy going and friendly man that was always willing to help others. And being a religious man, he will now be in heaven where he will be able to help many.

Posted by: Wayne & Bobbie Balch at September 18, 2006 11:55 AM