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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Howard Mcmurray
Mason
January 15, 1937 – April 7, 2017
Obituary
Let not your heart troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive unto you myself: that where I am, there ye may be also. And whiter I go ye know, and the way we know. ~ John 14:1-4
Mr. Howard McMurray Mason, known to all as "Mason" was born to the late Eva Mason and Julius Foy on January 15, 1937. He lived with them in the early years of his life then moved with his grandmother Cora Mason who continued to raise him and his sister Mae Helen Carter Mason until adulthood. He attended Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC and graduated in 1954. Mason was a professional pool tournament champion. He traveled the world competing in tournaments. Being a professional pool champion, he was also known for being a card shark. Many were afraid to play him because his winning reputation preceded him. He was avid lover of all sports including golf, football, baseball, and basketball.
Mason was a well-known friend by many on both the east and west coast. He was a very sharp dresser and mainly known for his love of Stacey Adams dress shoes. Mason was also a professional landscaper responsible for many business lawns across the state of North Carolina. Mason was a member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church. He was the landscaper for his church until his health began to decline.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva Mason and Julius Foy; sister, Mae Helen Mason Carter; and godson, Tony Daye.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Mason of nearly forty years; children, Howard McMurray Mason, III (Sabrena), Howard Mason, Jr., Perry Mason, and Tamara Washington; three brothers-in-law, George Washington, Jr., Kenneth Washington, and Jerry Washington; godchildren, Angel Gilmer and Charles Summers; cousin, John Mason. He raised Dominique Gilmer (Jessica) son of Angel & Nykira Gilmer. In addition, he leaves a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A homegoing celebration would be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Goldie Hargett Memorial Chapel, 905 E. Market Street, Greensboro. Visitation with the family begins at 3:00 pm followed by a service at 3:30 pm.
Mr. Howard McMurray Mason, known to all as "Mason" was born to the late Eva Mason and Julius Foy on January 15, 1937. He lived with them in the early years of his life then moved with his grandmother Cora Mason who continued to raise him and his sister Mae Helen Carter Mason until adulthood. He attended Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC and graduated in 1954. Mason was a professional pool tournament champion. He traveled the world competing in tournaments. Being a professional pool champion, he was also known for being a card shark. Many were afraid to play him because his winning reputation preceded him. He was avid lover of all sports including golf, football, baseball, and basketball.
Mason was a well-known friend by many on both the east and west coast. He was a very sharp dresser and mainly known for his love of Stacey Adams dress shoes. Mason was also a professional landscaper responsible for many business lawns across the state of North Carolina. Mason was a member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church. He was the landscaper for his church until his health began to decline.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva Mason and Julius Foy; sister, Mae Helen Mason Carter; and godson, Tony Daye.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Mason of nearly forty years; children, Howard McMurray Mason, III (Sabrena), Howard Mason, Jr., Perry Mason, and Tamara Washington; three brothers-in-law, George Washington, Jr., Kenneth Washington, and Jerry Washington; godchildren, Angel Gilmer and Charles Summers; cousin, John Mason. He raised Dominique Gilmer (Jessica) son of Angel & Nykira Gilmer. In addition, he leaves a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A homegoing celebration would be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Goldie Hargett Memorial Chapel, 905 E. Market Street, Greensboro. Visitation with the family begins at 3:00 pm followed by a service at 3:30 pm.
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