Phillip H. Mason of Charlottesville, VA passed away on June 12, 2023 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents Roy C. Mason and Leslie Bell Kerr Mason, brother Roy Mason and wife Joan J. Barnett Mason. He was born July 29, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. Phillip was active in the Civil Rights movement and held numerous positions involving Civil Rights, including work for the Department of Justice. He was subsequently employed by the Central Intelligence Agency until his retirement.
Phillip loved fishing, gardening, woodworking, Sudoku and was an avid reader. He was the unapologetic romantic whose favorite author was Sandra Brown. He also read books by James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, and David Baldacci.
Phillip leaves to mourn, his cherished, loving, and devoted wife of 31 years, Nanita C. Mason, four children Yolanda A. Townes (Billy Ray), Phillip H. Mason,Jr., Neal A. Mason (Lori), Windy J. Mason Leslie (Lawrence), and Mark C. Jefferson, stepson. Brothers Paul L.R. Mason and Michael Mobley (AnnieRose), nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great-great granddaughters, and hosts of relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2023 at Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. A Viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
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