William Mason
William Mason

Obituary of William Ashby Mason

William Ashby Mason Sr, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Peggy Martin Mason. Born April 13, 1939 in Buckingham County, he was a son of the late William Walker Mason and Edith Bryant Mason. He was a graduate of Buckingham County High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He loved other competive sports such as tennis, golf, bowling, horseshoes and volleyball. Shortly after high school, Buck joined and very proudly served the Army National Guard for over thirty years ending his career as First Sargent. In addition to his wife, Peggy, he is survived by two children, William Ashby "Bill" Mason, Jr. and his wife Lori and Kimberly Mason Wiley; two step-children, Luke Martin and Carla Howell and her husband, Daniel; two grandchildren, Lauren Butler and her husband, BJ and John Sigmon; six step-grandchildren. Tricia Tyree, Jeremy Ware, Madeleine Howell,Gillian Howell, Camden Howell and Jonas Martin; three great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Butler, Ashby Butler and Elizabeth Sigmon; four step-great grandchildren. Jaycie Tyree, Jaxten Tyree, Brianna Ware and Zander Simpson; one brother, Dan G. Mason and his wife, Jeane; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Mason Huffman and a step-granddaughter, Brittni Coffey. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Diuguid Wiggington Road Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan Falwell officiating. The family will receive friends during a reception immediately following the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 16-Honor Guard, 1301 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory, Wiggington Road Chapel, 385-8900, is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneral service.com.
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Memorial Service

JUN 17. 01:00 PM Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory Wiggington Chapel 811 Wiggington Rd. Lynchburg, VA, US, 24502

Reception

JUN 17. 01:30 PM Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory Wiggington Chapel 811 Wiggington Rd. Lynchburg, VA, US, 24502
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