Johnny L. Mason, age 85, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the MS State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. He was born October 16, 1925 in Water Valley, MS to the late Robert Mason and Mayfield Alexander Mason. Mr. Mason served in the United States Army. He worked as a mechanic and also as an Officer for the City of Water Valley Police Department.
Visitation will be held at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Rev. Mitchell Steen officiating. His nephews will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in the Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Water Valley, MS.
He is survived by his son, John Haywood of Chicago, IL; a sister, Viola Joseph of Water Valley, MS; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mason and a son, Edward Haywood.