Celebrating the life of
Cecil Douglas Mastison
Passed away on May 10, 2019
Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Cecil Douglas Mastison, 82, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at home, on May 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Cecil was born on December 1, 1936, in Madisonville, KY, to Essie Mae and James Harvey Mastison. At age four, he and his family moved to Evansville, IN, where he lived until the age of 17.
In 1953, at the young age of 17, Cecil proudly volunteered to join the U.S. Army. In 1955, he met and married the love of his life, the late Rosemarie Herren Mastison. Cecil's 21-year military career consisted of two tours in the Vietnam War, with over 50 combat missions. He received many awards, badges and medals, including the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster); National Defense Service Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal w/60 Device; Army Commendation Medal; Air Medal; Aircraft Crewman Badges, Sharpshooter badges and the Meritorious Service Medal. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Cecil began his 23-year Civil Service career as the Hunter Army Airfield Operations Manager.
Cecil had many accomplishments in his life; however, he was most proud of his 63 year marriage to his beautiful Swiss wife, Rosemarie and their large loving family.
Cecil is survied by his four sons, Danny (Trena) Mastison, Matt (Debbie) Mastison, Lou (Linda) Mastison, one daughter, Jessica (Steve) Crout, Monty (Carla) Mastison, one brother, Walter Ray Mastison (Peggy), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for visitation followed by the funeral at 11:00 am interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Full Military Honors.
I am going to miss Cecil he and Rosemarie were both a blessing to me and my children Lucian and Lacey. I know that Cecil is now happy that he has joined his loving wife and is no longer in any pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Mastison Family Theresa Miles
- Theresa F Miles, Savannah, Georgia
Love to my dear cousins and peace knowing their dad and mom are together where they always belong ! We send our hugs and wishes for peace and lots of smiles when you remember your dear father ! Fly high Uncle Cecil ...you now have the wings you always deserved ! ?? Always , Sally, Brandon , Draven , Jayden and Maggie Rager and Taylor and Britney Ray
- Sally Mastison Rager, Hoover , Al
Love to my dear cousins and peace knowing their dad and mom are together where they always belong ! We send our hugs and wishes for peace and lots of smiles when you remember your dear father ! Fly high Uncle Cecil ...you now have the wings you always deserved ! ?? Always , Sally, Brandon , Draven , Jayden and Maggie Rager and Taylor and Britney Ray
- Sally Mastison Rager, Hoover , Al
Matt & I served together for 3 years in the 7th Army Honor Guard, from 1955 to 1958. I will miss our phone calls & cards. In my 22years of service I always considered Matt my best buddy. I will remember our good times in Germany. Ron Moos
- Ronald E Moos, Yorkville, Illinois
Sorry to hear about Mr. Mastison’s passing. He was such a sweet man. My prayers are with his entire family.
- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah , Ga
Sorry to hear about Mr. Mastison’s passing. He was such a sweet man. My prayers are with his entire family.
- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah , Ga
We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Cecil's passing. Please know that while we can't be there in person, we have you all in our thoughts and prayers!
- The Bengert Family - Wendy, Jenny & Jake, Evansville, IN
I give my condolences. He will be greatly missed. Love u papa.. Sending prayers to help family get through this.
- Lori Mastison, Chipley, Fl
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Have been a part of this wonderful family for many years as my twin sister Irene was married to his brother Jim for many years (who both have since passed away). We know that he is having a wonderful reunion with his beautiful wife Rosemarie . May the Good Lord bless you always.
- Earline Campbell , Evansville , Indiana
I didn't know Rosemarie's husband, my daughter-in-law's grandfather well but I know the family. My heart felt condolences to the family...RIP! You're with Rosemarie now..
- Barbara Shields, Savannah, Ga
Im so sorry to hear about Cecil one thing is sure he is free from pain and with his loving wife in HEAVEN GOD bless you all
- Cathy york, Owensboro, Ky
I am going to miss Cecil he and Rosemarie were both a blessing to me and my children Lucian and Lacey. I know that Cecil is now happy that he has joined his loving wife and is no longer in any pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Mastison Family Theresa Miles
- Theresa F Miles, Savannah, Georgia
Love to my dear cousins and peace knowing their dad and mom are together where they always belong ! We send our hugs and wishes for peace and lots of smiles when you remember your dear father ! Fly high Uncle Cecil ...you now have the wings you always deserved ! ?? Always , Sally, Brandon , Draven , Jayden and Maggie Rager and Taylor and Britney Ray
- Sally Mastison Rager, Hoover , Al
Love to my dear cousins and peace knowing their dad and mom are together where they always belong ! We send our hugs and wishes for peace and lots of smiles when you remember your dear father ! Fly high Uncle Cecil ...you now have the wings you always deserved ! ?? Always , Sally, Brandon , Draven , Jayden and Maggie Rager and Taylor and Britney Ray
- Sally Mastison Rager, Hoover , Al
Matt & I served together for 3 years in the 7th Army Honor Guard, from 1955 to 1958. I will miss our phone calls & cards. In my 22years of service I always considered Matt my best buddy. I will remember our good times in Germany. Ron Moos
- Ronald E Moos, Yorkville, Illinois
Sorry to hear about Mr. Mastison’s passing. He was such a sweet man. My prayers are with his entire family.
- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah , Ga
Sorry to hear about Mr. Mastison’s passing. He was such a sweet man. My prayers are with his entire family.
- Cheryl DeWitt, Savannah , Ga
We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Cecil's passing. Please know that while we can't be there in person, we have you all in our thoughts and prayers!
- The Bengert Family - Wendy, Jenny & Jake, Evansville, IN
I give my condolences. He will be greatly missed. Love u papa.. Sending prayers to help family get through this.
- Lori Mastison, Chipley, Fl
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Have been a part of this wonderful family for many years as my twin sister Irene was married to his brother Jim for many years (who both have since passed away). We know that he is having a wonderful reunion with his beautiful wife Rosemarie . May the Good Lord bless you always.
- Earline Campbell , Evansville , Indiana
I didn't know Rosemarie's husband, my daughter-in-law's grandfather well but I know the family. My heart felt condolences to the family...RIP! You're with Rosemarie now..
- Barbara Shields, Savannah, Ga
Im so sorry to hear about Cecil one thing is sure he is free from pain and with his loving wife in HEAVEN GOD bless you all
- Cathy york, Owensboro, Ky
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
