Rev. Mason Wilson, Jr.
August 31, 1924 ~ September 22, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
The Rev. Mason Wilson, Jr., 89, died peacefully at home Sunday morning.
Mason was born on August 31st, 1924 in Kansas City, MO but grew up in Wichita Falls, TX. He was the son of the late Mason and Eula Bullock Wilson. He attended Texas A&M for two years, and then served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he attended the University of Texas and graduated with a BA in 1948. He received his Bachelor of Divinity from the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, MA, in 1951. He was ordained a deacon and then priest in the Diocese of Massachusetts of the Episcopal Church. A focus of Mason's ministry was ecumenical relations. He served at the Church of the Messiah in Woods Hole, MA for 10 years, 1951-1961. While at Church of the Messiah, he married Barbara Prue Sherrill on January 2, 1960. Mason was called to St. Andrews Church in Framingham, MA in 1961 and served as rector there until June of 1992. Mason and Prue then moved to Asheville and have been active members of the community for the last 21 years. Mason served as one of the adjunct clergy at the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore. He was an Associate Member of the Iona Community in Scotland and an active supporter and participant of St. George's College in Jerusalem. Mason was a member of the Asheville Civitan Club and the Democratic Men's Club.
He is survived by his wife Prue and their two sons, Mason Wilson III and wife Cathy of West Chester, PA; Henry K.S. Wilson and his wife Lynne of Darien, CT, and 8 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Cathedral of All Souls at 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 29th conducted by the Very Reverend Todd M. Donatelli and the Rev. Canon Thomas Murphy. Mason will be buried at a private ceremony in Woods Hole, MA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan Street, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Prue, Mase and Henry, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mason was such a presence in my growing up, he will be greatly missed! Love and peace to you all.
Thinking and praying for your family during this time of loss. Mason was a kind genteel soul. I will miss his presence and spirit.
Fondly, Anne
It was a privilege to have know him. My thoughts and prayers are with Prue and the family.
Hi Mason – – we know you rest in our good Lord’s care – – thank you so much for being a big part of our Christian development, especially thru cursillo – – I remember so well your beaming face on your cursillo weekend and you really lit up the closing – – your good words and works have touched usall and will carry on forever.
Peace be with you Prue – – we, especially Claire have many fond memories of you and offer our thoughts and prayers – – you two have broughtgreat joy and hope to our world, thank you – – love and De Colores – – Claire and Wally Vaughan
Dearest Mason, priest and friend to us for over 40 years!You will remain in our hearts forever. We hold Prue close in our thoughts and prayers.
Mason was one of those rare people who know a great deal but never try to take over conversations or continually cling to their own point of view. He was a delight to talk to and brightened up every political meeting I attended when he was present.
Thank you, Mason, for your kindness, your patience, and your gentility. A great man, you will be missed.
Dearest Prue Mason,Henry & families,
Our deepest sympathy! Mason had been such a consistantly good friend for so many years , our eyes are moist. We are well aware he is in heaven or none of us have a chance! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love & Prayers,
Julian & Jan Hargraves
Both Rick and I feel so privileged to have known, even for a brief time, Mason. We enjoyed his ability to make friends quickly and to relate his life experiences so enjoyably. We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Prue and all his family members.
Sharon and Rick Gruber
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Prue and family. God rest Mason’s soul. We remember such a gentleman at Espousal Center.
I grew up with Mason as our pastor he was a dedicated Man and a good friend of my entire family
We were blessed to have this wonderful man and his gracious wife as our neighbor. Mason always seemed to have a smile on his face surely from his strong belief in the hereafter. He has gone home and we rejoice in having known him.
It seems so many years ago when I first met Mason and his work within the Town on the Human Relations Commission, and his help in establishing the Framingham Area Interfaith Laity Council. A wonderful spiritual leader and a kind human being. He was missed when he left our community. Our prayers are with the family. How fitting he should pass on a Sunday morning, a day when he inspired his Congregations. Thank you. Bob
Dear Pru and Family,I will always remember Mason as a kind gentle soul who simply and relentlessly worked for a better world. Thank you for helping him along the way. Jane
Dear Prue, Mason and Henry,
Our hearts are saddened at the news of Mason’s passing. He was truly most warm and influential in our lives for nearly 50 years. We will miss him.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Now, we will celebrate his life, thank God for knowing him.
Love and Peace Bob and Jan Graham
Our fondest years at St. Andrews were because Mason was Rector there. Always understanding, always helpful and went that extra step to help. He will be missed by many. Heartfelt sympathy to you, his family. Bob, Marjorie, Cynthia and Charles
Mason and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and brother at this time.
Much love, prayers and support from Larchmont.
Dear Pru…what a loss. We mourn for you and your family. Mason enriched the lives of everyone he touched and created a legacy that few of us can claim. My thoughts are with you…
Karen
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you all. Love, Beth, Joe, Brendan, Abby, Conor, Dillon and Clare