Mr. Mason passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at his home in Eufaula, AL. John Henry Mason was born to Alma King Mason and Rushen Robert Mason on June 27, 1934. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Paxton High School in 1952. After graduation he joined the National Guard and began working at the Jitney Jungle in Florala and later at the Piggly Wiggly, Where he met the love of his life Ruth Cravey. They were married on June 1, 1956. He soon joined the Army and served 21 years, In that time he and Ruth traveled to many places during his tours. Their favorite tour was in Alaska. He retired from the service in 1978 as a Warrant Officer. They returned to Florala and built a home on Glen Chambers Road. He served as a Rural Postal Carrier in Opp, Alabama for several years which he enjoyed very much. He surrendered his life to Christ and was a member of the North Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer.

His beloved wife Ruth passed away in February of 2012 and in November of that year he began living with his sister, Shirley. He loved to talk about his Army days and about how much he enjoyed his dad playing the fiddle. He never had any children, but loved his beagles. He loved puttering around with his tractor and gardening. He was known for his sense of humor and loved his sisters and brother.

He was predeceased in death by his wife, Ruth, his mother, dad and only brother, William Robert Mason and one nephew, John Fredrick Davis.

He is Survived by two sisters; Melba June Mason of Opp, Alabama and Shirley Yvonne Hines (Henry) of Eufaula, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Margaret Mason, of Opp, Alabama. Also three nieces, Joyce Freeland of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Anita Driggers (Mack) of Starke, Florida, Venece Polk (Kenneth) of Opp, Alabama; four nephews; Clark Mason (Beth) of Pinson, Alabama, Wayne Mason (Amelia Wong) of Los Catos, California, Kevin Davis (Stormy) of Eufaula, Alabama and David Culp of Nevada.

Funeral service for John Mason will be 2PM Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Evans Funeral Home with Danny Best officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be at Paxton Cemetery. With full military honors.

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