Franklin – Carl Edward Mason, 82, died January 2, 2009. He was born in Fairfield, VA, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Charles Raymond and Eddie Belle Duff Mason. Mr. Mason was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Briley and Mary Frances Ball, and a brother, Hunter Mason. Carl was a Navy veteran of WW II and a member of the Franklin Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a retired owner of a small engine repair business.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Eva Dell Briley; two daughters, Linda Joyner and husband, Harry, of Suffolk, Judy Cutchins and husband, Gary, of Franklin; four sons, Charles Mason of Washington, DC, Ricky Mason and wife, Alice, of Franklin, Jimmy Mason and wife, Kim, of Newport News, and Chris Mason and wife, Angela, of Chesapeake; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Regina Harris and husband, Robert, of Pinehurst, NC; two brothers, Wallace Mason and wife, Mildred and Raymond Mason and wife Shirley, all of Franklin; his caretaker, Virginia White; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday at Wright Funeral Home with James P. Councill, III, officiating. Interment will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. www.wrightfuneralhome.org