WILMINGTON — Richard Donald Mason Jr., 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 12, 1948, in Wilmington at James Walker Hospital to the late Richard D. Mason Sr. and Gladys Dixon Mason.
In 1966, he graduated from New Hanover High School followed by Appalachian State. He taught school at D.C. Virgo Junior High School and Topsail High School. Richard retired from New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department as a sergeant.
He was a past choir member at Little Chapel on the Boardwalk and currently attended St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Wilmington Dart League and enjoyed trivia, reading and learning about lighthouses.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Donald and Thomas Gordon.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Geraldine “Jerri” Gordon Bell Mason; daughter, Kristin Suzanne Mason; stepson, Michael Thompson; stepdaughters, Susan Nunes (Roy), Sara Skinner (Riddick) and Mary Katherine “Katy” Willis (James); grandchildren, Fletcher, Sabastian and Annabell Nunes, Harrison, Logan, Bennett and Surry Skinner and Elaina “Lanie” Willis; sister, Jane Katz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Mary Lee Gordon, Carolyn Gordon, Janie Gordon, Cathy Skrypec, Barbara and John Howell, Gordon and Janet Gordon and Linda Baker; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403; or charity of your choice.
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