Brooks Duffield Mason

Mr. Brooks Duffield Mason, 87, husband of the late Jeannie O. Mason, and a lifelong resident of Bloxom, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 30, 1928 in Bloxom, he was the son of the late Herbert Henry Mason and Anne Taylor Mason.  Brooks graduated from Bloxom High School and earned a business degree from the University of Richmond.  In pursuit of his love for aviation, he entered the United Stated Navy, and attended the Aviation Cadet Program.  After a medical discharge, he returned to the Eastern Shore and began teaching math and history at Bloxom High School.  After a couple of years, Brooks was drawn to the family business, Mason’s Auto Service, where he remained with his father, as owners and operators, until his retirement.  He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Onancock Lodge #1766 and was a Mason, for over fifty years.  Though he was dedicated to his work and enjoyed recreational flying, his most treasured moments were those spent with his family.  Brooks and Jeannie took many long trips on their motorcycle, traveling to Florida, Maine and many trips up and down the Skyline drive.  Many fond memories were made on family boating days, where Brooks proudly taught his children how to waterski, fish, and swim in both the Chesapeake Bay and the ocean.  He instilled a love of travel and adventure in his family, taking them on trips all across America, to Mexico and Canada.  He was a good provider, a loving father and husband, a wonderful story teller and will be greatly missed by his family.

Survivors include four children, April J. Mason (Carolyn L. Kinet), Laurel A. Mason, Vikki M. Krieger (John P.), and Brooks D. Mason, Jr. (Cathy Jo); six grandchildren, Brooks T. Tiffany, Jeananne M. Knies, Mikal K. Willmer, Neil T. Annis, Evan T. Mason, and Olivia B. Mason; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Rose Annis.

The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to Pat Richardson and Dana Lilliston of Intrepid Hospice, Lori Tittermary, Charlene Hall, and Rose Elliott, for the excellent care they provided.    

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., with the Reverend Don Jamison officiating.  Interment will be private in the Parksley Cemetery. 

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Intrepid Hospice, c/o Coni Chandler, PO Box, 770, Onley, VA 23418, or to the Bloxom Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 132, Bloxom, VA 23308.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.