Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....MASON, RAYMOND AUBREY February 26, 2015
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News Star World - February 27, 2015
RAYMOND AUBREY MASON

Funeral services for Raymond Aubrey Mason of West Monroe, LA will be held at 
10:00 AM, Saturday, February 28, 2015 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Baker and Dr. Jim Wolfe officiating. Interment will 
follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick 
Funeral Home Monroe.

Mr. Mason was born September 23, 1920 in Springhill, LA and passed away 
February 26, 2015 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, 
George and Elsie Mason, Swartz; his wife, Irene Tarver Mason; daughter, Brenda 
Hood West Monroe; brother, Spurgeon Mason, Chatham; nephew, Jimmy Mason, 
Monroe. A graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, he entered the Army in 1941 
at Camp Beauregard. As Sergeant, he was assigned to duty with the military 
Police Force in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He embarked July 1943 for Palermo, 
Sicily; Naples, Italy; St. Maxime, Southern France; and Oran, North Africa. He 
returned to Europe, landing at Marseille on December 23, 1944, and served in 
Nice, and Langenlonshein, Germany. He crossed France five times transferring 
prisoners of war and was awarded a trip to Paris for good conduct. He served 
for 38 months and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of 
Operations Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged September 14, 1945 
at Camp Shelby. He retired from Louisiana Power and Light (Entergy) after 38 
years as a lineman working tirelessly, never leaving, in thunderstorms or ice 
storms to restore electricity to customers' homes.

He was a loyal member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church for 66 years, serving as a 
deacon and usher. His familiar greeting "top of the morning" or "hello doll" 
welcomed all who came his way, as he assisted those with frailties as they 
entered. An avid fisherman, forever packrat, he was always eager to hear a good 
fish tale. Equally proud of every family member's accomplishments, he will be 
remembered as giving unconditional love to his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Mason is survived by his daughter, Janice Dumas (Larry); grandchildren, 
Todd Dumas (Dianna) Columbia, Dewayne Hood (Breanna) West Monroe, Traci Payne 
(Dennis) Denham Springs; great grandchildren, Lauren Dumas, Reagan Hood, Caden 
Hood, Avery Dumas, Elijah Payne, Emersyn Payne; step-great-grandchildren, 
Brooke Whitehead and Lacey Merritt; niece, Jean Mason, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The family sincerely appreciates the kindness and support shown by the loving 
caregivers at the Terrace. Special thanks are extended to Louisiana Hospice, 
Lesley Bishop, Teresa Deese and Dr. William Smith. Words can't express our 
appreciation to Sharon Baird for her love and support through the years.

Pallberarers will be, Andy Cruz, Dewayne Clement, Larry McGuffee, Ivy Ray 
Johnson, Bobby Wheelis and Bro. Jeff Luellen.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 27, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 75817 Topeka, KS 
66675

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

Monroe, LA

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