Alfred Mason, Jr. Obituary (1935 - 2023)

Obituary "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV) Alfred "Paul" Mason, Jr., affectionately known as ("Po Paul", "Ole Motor Scooter", "Shawty", "Brother-in-law", "Goat"), was born on June 3, 1935. He was the sixth of seven children born to the union of the late Alfred Mason, Sr. and Gertrude Lindsey-Mason. He departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2023, with his family by his side. In his youth, he attended Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Methodist Church under the leadership of Reverend Clifton Jones with his father and brother. There he attended Sunday School and served faithfully until the church was discontinued. He also, attended Cloverdale Elementary Negro School in Woodworth, LA. until it was discontinued. Later, he received various certifications to enhance his skill set. Po Paul was a quiet and friendly soul. He was loved by all who encountered him. Alfred "Paul" Mason, Jr. was united in holy matrimony to Sis. Rosetta Reed on February 25, 1956. To that union 9 children were born Shirley Marie, Alfred III, Emma Jean, Kenneth Wayne, Sharon Denise, Kathy Renee, Curt Gerod, Derrick Legshon and Eric Legshon. Kenneth preceded him in death. Alfred "Paul" Mason, Jr. was employed at J&M Poultry until it closed. Later, he worked at LSU-A in the Utility Department until his retirement.. Alfred "Paul" Mason, Jr. is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Mason, Sr. and Gertrude Lindsey-Mason; four sisters: Fannie Mae Rolax, Lee Etta Hawkins, Nettie Bernadine Darrington, Nellie Mason-Roberts, and one brother, Steve Edward Mason Sr. Alfred "Paul" Mason, Jr. leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Rosetta Reed-Mason; Children: Shirley Mason, Alfred Mason, III (Deborah), Emma Mason Farris (Robert), Sharon Mason-Phenix, Kathy Mason-Bell (Michael), Curt G. Mason (Glenda), Derrick L. Mason, Eric L. Mason, and Patricia Harris; one sister, Ola Marie Sanders; Two Godchildren: Shirley Ann Jennings and Karla Latrice Wright-Sykes; 23 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great, great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends that he loved and cared for dearly. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"