The Mason family sadly announces the passing of beloved husband and father Donald (Donnie) Eugene Mason on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

He was born on March 24, 1948 to George "Buster" Mason and Muritta "Rene" McDaniel Mason and was raised in Buena Vista.

He retired from Advance Auto Parts.

In 1968 during the Vietnam War, he joined the Army, where he proudly served his country stationed in Okinawa, Japan for two years, before receiving an honorable discharge.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Stephanie O'Flaherty; brothers, Marion and Calvin Mason; sisters, Louise Humphries and Ruby Mason, and nephew, Greg Mason.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Mason; three daughters, Lisa Mason Brown, Denise Mason, and Charity Clark and her husband, Kevin Clark; 11 grandchildren, Josh Nuckols and fiance, Cortney Carter, Kristen Nuckols, Kaitlyn Nuckols and fiance, Malyk Smith, Rylan Decker, Stephanie, Andrew and Phillip Gomez, Michael and Callison O'Flaherty and Shawn and Bryan Clark. He also had five great-grandchildren, Macyn Nuckols, Santanna Diggs, Amiyah O'Flaherty, and Joey and Chelsea Valente; his nephew, David "Peanut" Mason; and his great-nephew, Greg Mason Jr.

Donnie was a devoted husband and a loving father. As a grandfather, he was patient and kind. With his cheerful personality and fun sense of humor, he was known for telling the funniest stories. He was a family-oriented man with a strong work ethic, passion for motivation and a desire to live each day for ones he loved. He was well-respected, liked within the community and loved by those closest to him. He will he missed by everyone, including his beloved chihuahua, Lucy.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Mosaic Church, 248 Poplar Hill, Lexington. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association.