He was 88 years old and has lived on S. Wilton Place in the Country Club community for over 30 years.
Rev. Mason Sr. was a pillar in his community and highly accomplished. As the influential pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church from 1962 to 1985 he oversaw the completion of it’s sanctuary. During that period the LA Times named the Reverend one of the areas best clergymen and his weekly sermons were broadcast over KJLH-FM radio.
In addition to Geraldine, his wife of 65 years, Mason is survived by three sons, Elliott, Wayne and Reginald; a daughter, Wanda Aguola; and seven grandchildren.