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Elijah Joel Mason
( August 27, 1936 – February 07, 2021 )
Elijah Joel Mason, 84, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home in Brandon on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born Thursday, August 27, 1936.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Rials Creek Church Cemetery. Bro. Trey Jones will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. (601) 847-4401
Elijah Joel Mason was born August 27th, 1936 in Altavista, Virginia. During his younger years, Mr. Mason spent his time going to school and helping his mother and father work in the tobacco fields of Virginia. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and developed a fascination for learning how things work, thus sparking his interest in the Engineering field. Most notably, Mr. Mason had a passion for the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoyed reading and studying the Bible.
Mr. Mason not only had a keen interest for computers and telescopes, but also a true passion and interest in all those around him. His entire life was exemplified by love. He participated in the Masonic Lodge as a 32nd degree Mason in addition to The Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as a Worthy Patron form 1974-1978. It is suffice to say, Mr. Mason was a kind, gentle and loving man rooted with a strong work ethic. He had a burning passion for the Lord and loved his family with all of his heart. One of Mr. Mason’s favorite scriptures was a passage from the Book of John — “Jesus wept” (John 11:35 KJV).
He was preceded in death by parents, Fletcher and Beulah Mason; two brothers; two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Gabriele Cindy Mason; son, Michael Joel Mason; daughters, Melissa Rees (John), Patricia Wolcott; grandchildren, Monica Pierce (Ben), Nicole Hunt (Daniel), Rebecca Jordan, Brittany Mason, Cody Cole, Summer Mason, Gracie Mason; great-grandchildren, Kamden Hunt, Kyleigh Hunt, and Jameson Richardson; sister, Mandy Patterson (Jim).
Pallbearers will be Michael Mason, Michael Jordan, Cody Cole, Ron Ogan, Mark Taylor, and Ben Pierce. Honorary Pallbearer will be Johnny Rees.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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