Obituary for Clifford Newton Mason
Clifford Newton Mason was born December 25, 1938 to the late Ernest and Lelia Newton Mason. He departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his residence.
“Cliff” as he is affectionately known, has been a staple in the Pineywoods Community for sixty-three years. Cliff is the owner of Mason Tile Company on Highway 10 in Catawba. He had a love of classic cars and loved being around people.
Cliff was a “God Fearing Man” and loved talking about the Lord to all he met. He served as a Trustee, Usher and Ordained Deacon at Catawba Missionary Church. He also was a past member of Catawba Civitan Club.
In addition to his parents, Ernest and Lelia Mason, Cliff was preceded in death by brothers Clarence, Lester, Roy, Charlie, Earnest, Robert and one sister Missouri.
He leaves to cherish the memory of his life Mary Lois Owens Mason, his wife of sixty three years, one daughter Sharon Mason Henry, a very special son-in-law Steve, one sister Maggie Lee Wilfong, on brother Johnny Mason, granddaughters Ashley, Alicia (fiance’ Lewis), Nikki, Shelly, Precyous, and grandson Tarji (Shannon), great-grandchildren Michael, Cobe, Aryana, Ellani, Alesha, Anesha, Rodrick, Jay’ceon and De’jon, a special friend James Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Claremont, NC. at 2:00 pm. Pastor Joe Shuford will be officiating and Pastor Ronnie Roseboro will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at the church and burial will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Catawba, NC.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mr. Mason at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary is serving the Mason family.
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20
“Cliff” as he is affectionately known, has been a staple in the Pineywoods Community for sixty-three years. Cliff is the owner of Mason Tile Company on Highway 10 in Catawba. He had a love of classic cars and loved being around people.
Cliff was a “God Fearing Man” and loved talking about the Lord to all he met. He served as a Trustee, Usher and Ordained Deacon at Catawba Missionary Church. He also was a past member of Catawba Civitan Club.
In addition to his parents, Ernest and Lelia Mason, Cliff was preceded in death by brothers Clarence, Lester, Roy, Charlie, Earnest, Robert and one sister Missouri.
He leaves to cherish the memory of his life Mary Lois Owens Mason, his wife of sixty three years, one daughter Sharon Mason Henry, a very special son-in-law Steve, one sister Maggie Lee Wilfong, on brother Johnny Mason, granddaughters Ashley, Alicia (fiance’ Lewis), Nikki, Shelly, Precyous, and grandson Tarji (Shannon), great-grandchildren Michael, Cobe, Aryana, Ellani, Alesha, Anesha, Rodrick, Jay’ceon and De’jon, a special friend James Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Claremont, NC. at 2:00 pm. Pastor Joe Shuford will be officiating and Pastor Ronnie Roseboro will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at the church and burial will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Catawba, NC.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mr. Mason at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary is serving the Mason family.
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20