Mr. Leon Mason passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025. Leon was born on April 29, 1944 in Prince George, VA to the late Benjamin F. Mason, Jr. and Laura L. Mason.

Leon graduated from JEJ Moore High School and then started his career at Continental Can Corporation where he retired after working for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing and watching or attending basketball and football games.  He especially enjoyed high school and college games. He would attend the Virginia High School basketball championship every year.

He served as a Sunday School teacher, as well as many other roles at Harrison Grove Baptist Church where he was a faithful member who attended church until he was no longer able to drive.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. Mason, Jr. and Laura Mason; his brother, Otis G. Mason, his sister, Jean D. Mason and his son, Leon Mason, Jr.

Leon is survived by his children, Tamara Shamlee (Darryl), Kenyetta Mason and Darryl Mason; three bonus children, Maderric Toney, Andre Harris and Jarred Harris; two brothers, Benjamin F. Mason III and Bobby Mason (Sheila). He also leaves to cherish nine grandchildren, three bonus grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  Leon also had devoted friends and family, Ethel Thompson and Vicky Toney and his niece, Rhonda Taylor.  He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at The Robinson Family Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.