AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his residence, Alonzo L. Mason, Jr., 89, beloved husband of Shirley K. Mason. Mr. Mason was a native of Macon, GA but lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a member of The Hill Baptist Church and a deacon. Mr. Mason graduated from Emory University with a degree in engineering. He was retired from the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Mr. Mason was a Lt. Commander (retired) in the Navy Reserve. He was a member of the George Walton Masonic Lodge. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Charles L. Mason and wife Rosanne of Evans, GA, Allen S. Mason and wife Linda of Perry, GA, daughter: Brenda M. Shaffer and husband Rip of Evans, GA, grandchildren: Claire Riche and husband Ben, Lauren Moore and husband Thomas, Tara Mason, Olivia Meitner and husband Matt, Justin Mason, Ryan Mason, Bret Mason, great-grandson: Caleb Meitner, sister: Evelyn Brodeur of Huntsville, AL. Mr. Mason was deeply devoted to his family and church. Funeral services will be held today, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at The Hill Baptist Church, with Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Ryan Mason, Bret Mason and Justin Mason, grandsons-in-law: Ben Riche, Matt Meitner and Thomas Moore. Memorials may be made to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, GA 30904. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
The Augusta Chronicle-June 21, 2008
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