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Celebrating the life of

Richard Minor Mason

November 25, 1939 - February 20, 2026

Richard Minor Mason

Richard Minor Mason was born November 25, 1939, in Memphis, TN and passed peacefully on February 20th, 2026. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 46 years Shirley Mason (the former Shirley Jackson Graham), Sons: Rick Mason (Cindy), Rory Mason (the late Janelle Mason), Daughter: Katerina Corriher (Doug), stepdaughter: Patricia Riner (Alton), stepson: William Graham (Michelle), and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. 

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben & Margaret Mason, grandparents Meyer and Mary Blumberg, and brother Robert Mason.

Richard graduated from Memphis High School in 1957. Upon graduation he fulfilled his military obligation in the U.S. Air Force. Richard was a man of many interests and pursued them with great enthusiasm. He was an avid golfer before he was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. His true love was fishing with his dear friends and family.

We will long remember him as a man who never met a stranger, loved to laugh, and cherished those close to him. He was supported by his church family at Skidaway Island Methodist Church during his long illness. The family would like to also extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of Hospice Savannah for the unwavering compassion, comfort and dignity provided during this time.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Hale Bishop officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. just prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. 

 

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GUEST BOOK

Grandpa Dick, Thank you for everything growing up for someone who was much without a rudder or guidance of what it was to be a southern boy. Your patience and time with my brother Jordan and I will go unmatched in my lifetime. Thank you for showing how a southern gentleman acts, behaves, and love/respects friends family and strangers. Thank you for showing me how to fish the marsh lands and the coastal sea. Thank you for showing us what a great house hold and home cooking is all about (thank you momo). I regret we didn't get to have more time together but some things in life are out of our hands and we must surrender to Jesus and his path laid before us. Thank you for being a beacon of light in an uncertain journey through the world early on. You are still loved and will be missed so much from me. A lifetime of gratitude for you and momo with an abundance of love in avalanches. Save us a seat at the table would ya and save some fried chicken for the rest of us. I love you and miss you always. Your grandson, Robby

- James “Robby” Lanigan, Daytona Beach, FL

Dick, You've been a good friend for many years, and I will miss you and our chats. So will our dog, Miko. You and Shirley were like a second family to him, and just days ago, you nuzzled him on our last visit. Every day when we walk past your house, he stops and stares at your sunroom, wondering if he gets to visit. Rest in peace, my friend! Tony

- Tony Biegler, South Harbor in Savannah, Georgia

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200