Robert William Mason

Robert William Mason, 98 years old, a Navy veteran of World War II and longtime resident of Thomasville, Ga, passed away on July 5, 2025. Robert was a 65-year Master Mason and proud member of Thomasville Lodge No 369 F&AM. A graveside service will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11:00AM, to celebrate his going home to the Lord. Rev. Judson Maxwell of Fredonia Baptist Church, Thomasville, Ga., will officiate.

Born October 22, 1926, in Cairo, Ga., Robert was the oldest of seven children born to James William Mason and Louise Pritchett Mason, and was a perfect example of the "Greatest Generation". He graduated from Cairo High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1945. After his military service he returned home and studied auto mechanics at Thomasville Vocational School and attended Birdwood Junior College (Thomas University). Robert began working for Flowers Baking Company in 1951 and retired as the Fleet Manager after 39 years of service. During that time Robert developed a very close relationship with owner W.H. Flowers. They enjoyed many great conversations over the years while enjoying breakfast at the Plaza Restaurant. Prior to that he drove an ice delivery truck along the west coast of Florida and met the love of his life, Jean Weidman, at one of the stops on his route.

Robert and Jean married on October 21, 1946, in Cairo, Ga., and were married almost 69 years before she passed away in 2015. They raised a family, took care of grandchildren, and took care of other relatives throughout their lifetime together. Robert was a hardworking man and always saw to the needs of his family. Robert was an avid bird hunter and enjoyed CB radios. After retiring, Robert enjoyed working in his garden, fishing in his pond, and taking road trips with Jean.

Robert is survived by his daughter Nora Walker (Monroe) of Greenville, Fla., and son Ted Mason of Thomasville, Ga., sister Mary (Clayton) Ulmer of Whigham, Ga., sister Ellen (Bill) King of Albany, Ga., brother Charles (Anne) Mason of Cairo, Ga., and brother Jimmie (Norma) Mason of Summerfield, Fla. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Brad McGrotha, Amy Hammock, Marilyn (Jeremy) Fritzsche, Monroe Walker, Jr., and Valerie (Eric) Mundt; and four great grandchildren; Harley Mundt, Travis Hammock, Chloe Mundt, and Stella Fritzsche.

Robert is predeceased by his parents James and Louise Mason, wife Jean Mason, daughter Donna Mason and sisters Ruth (Ronnie) Freeman and Helen (Wayne) Collins.

A special thank you to those who helped him so much in the later years of his life here on earth including Fredonia Baptist Church, Thomasville, Ga., Allegro Assisted Living Center in Tallahassee, Fla., and Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee, Fla.