Richard Mason

Richard Fitzgerald Mason, 72, died at peace on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Wilson Mason daughter, Laura Fereday and husband Tom three grandchildren, Mason, Jacob and Rachel Fereday, all of Prairieville son Brett Mason and his fiance, Candice White and her son, Mason White, of Anaheim, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Cecil Mason. Richard was born in Friars Point, Miss., and graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in electrical engineering. He began his working days at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., and later moved to New Orleans to work for Chrysler. Eventually, he went to work for Chevron he retired with them in 1995 and settled in Baton Rouge. After retiring he discovered a new hobby in 2002, flying remote control airplanes. He joined two clubs and made many new, good friends through this hobby. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend who will be missed by all. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Feb. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baton Rouge Hospice or Greater Baton Rouge Cancer Services

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, February 8, 2010
68pm 02092010 10am

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
11am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

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