Calvin Eugene Mason Sr., 92, of Topton passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Swain County and lived in Jamestown, North Carolina before moving to Macon County in 1986. Eugene retired in 1986 after 36 years with Leggett and Platt Incorporated. He was a member of the Rowlands Creek Baptist Church. Eugene served as a deacon, played the harmonica, and enjoyed singing at church. He loved gardening and the outdoors. Eugene was a wonderful father and a hard worker.
He was the son of the late George Harrison and Ola Angelina Haney Mason and the husband of the late Edna DeHart Mason, who died May 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren; two sisters; a brother; and a daughter-in-law, Wilma Jean Mason.
Surviving are five sons, Calvin E. Mason Jr., and Sammy Mason and wife, Trudy all of Topton, Rev. Hoyt Mason and wife, Cindy of High Point, North Carolina, Rev. Ronnie Mason and wife, Joyce of Trinity, North Carolina, and Tim Mason and wife, Jo of Winston Salem, North Carolina; seven sisters, Mary Lou Day, Bessie Mae Bryant, and Annie Marie Hooper all of Topton, Gertrude Cecil of High Point, Naomi Sanderson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Barbara Kennedy of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Della Mae Grant of Thomasville, North Carolina; two brothers, Jack Mason of High Point, and Cecil Mason of Lexington, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 6:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Rowlands Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Dana Dockery, Ronnie Mason, and Hoyt Mason officiating. Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Red Marble Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Ball officiating. Pallbearers were Michael, Todd, Marty, and Eric Mason, Tim Henning, Christopher Fivecoat, and Jason Swint.
The family received friends from 4-5:45 Saturday afternoon at the Rowlands Creek Baptist Church prior to the services.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Calvin Eugene Mason Sr. to Rowlands Creek Baptist Church Missions Program, PO Box 54, Topton, NC 28781.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
We are so sorry for your loss, but we know Bro. Eugene is rejoicing in Heaven, with his loved ones who have gone on before, and is with his Heavenly Father. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Remember it's not good-bye, but just good-night, for we will see him again. Thank God ! Our "hearts, "love," and "prayers," are with all of you now and in the coming days..
Sincerely,