Danny Ray Mason Sr.

Danny “Ray” Mason, Sr., 78, of Statesville, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House.
He was born in Alexander County on January 18, 1941 to the late Watt Jiles Mason and Ethel Shumaker Mason. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Versi Lee Adamsand a brother; Dalmer Mason.
Ray was a retired groundskeeper with the Iredell-Statesville Schools and had served in the US Air Force. He loved to carve and whittle and enjoyed mowing grass. He was quick witted and loved telling jokes.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Sherrill Mason, 4 sons; Danny Mason, Jr, David Mason, Damon Mason (Robin), Darron Mason (Christy), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Arrington.
A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm at New Amity ARP Church Cemetery with full military rites.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the New Amity ARP Church Cemetery Fund, 150 Logan New Amity Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com . Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Mason family.