Paul Edgar Mason, Jr.

February 8, 2012

Paul Edgar Mason, Jr., 76, of Alpharetta, GA, died Monday February 6, 2012, at his residence. He was a former resident of Atmore until he moved to Alpharetta with his wife and daughters in 2004.

He was owner of Sam’s Place with his father Ed for close to 50 years. During this time he also farmed soybeans, corn and wheat with his best friend Jimmy Mason. He also worked for the Escambia Grain elevator with his life-long friend Jim VanPelt.

He was born in Atmore on June 14, 1935, to the late Edgar and Lola Troutman Mason.

He retired with The Army National Guard and served during the Korean and Gulf Wars.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce C. Mason of Alpharetta, GA; two daughters, Shayne Mason Lee and Missy Mason Kindig, both of Atlanta; two sisters, Betty Ann Mason and Lanell Mason, both of Atmore; two grandchildren, Garrett Mason Lee and Colby Kyle Kindig, both of Atlanta.

Services will be Thursday February 09, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore, with Rev. Leon Stewart and Rev. Jim Reece officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Mason, Luther James, Wendall Eicher, Steve Drew, Butch Watson and Gary Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Jackson, Jim VanPelt, George VanPelt, Ed Nolan and Wendall James.

Family will receive friends, Wednesday evening February 8, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church from 7 until 8:30 p.m.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries