Mr. Paul Lester Mason, age 94 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Marshall Mason and Ester May Melton Mason, four sisters, Janice E. Mason, R. Louise Angle, Jimmie W. Mason, Bessie Milligan, and two brothers, Wiley R. Mason and Frank T. Mason
He is survived by one son, Robert Lester Mason and wife Tommie of Portland, Tennessee, two daughters, Estelle Paulette Garvin and husband Charles of Manchester, Tennessee, Mary Diane Vermillion and husband Daniel of Louisville, Kentucky, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and three great -great grandchildren.
Mr. Mason was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Manchester. He worked for the VA Hospital until retirement after thirty-one years of service, including his Military Service. Paul was a World War II Veteran and was proud of his service to our Country. He enjoyed farming, working with his hands, playing cards, and his time with his dogs. He treasured life and his family and fellowship were the most important things.
Funeral Services for Mr. Paul L. Mason will be conducted on July 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Roy Slaughter officiating.
Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Cannon County, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF PAUL L. MASON.