George H. Mason
George Harrison Mason, 95, of Shepherdstown, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence.
Born Sept. 30, 1926 in Jefferson County, WV he was the son of the late Daniel Griffith Mason and Fillie Bethel Clem Mason.
George graduated from Shepherdstown High School in 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a cryptographer in Korea following the Korean War.
He was a farmer in his early years. He was employed by the federal government as a cryptographer by Western Union at Mt. Weather, VA and at the Martinsburg Computing Center IRS as a computer operator.
He was a faithful member of the New St. United Methodist Church serving as church treasurer and financial secretary.
He is survived by one son, Daniel Harrison Mason and wife, Louise of Morehead, KY; one daughter, Rebecca Lidgerding and husband, Burt of Shepherdstown; and one grandson, Wesley Thompson Mason of Los Angelas, CA.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Schroeder Mason in 2010; one sister, Mary Parkinson; and two brothers, Millard Mason, and infant brother, Arthur Daniel Mason.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 at New Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon officiating.
Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Street United Methodist Church or to Shepherdstown Public Library.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.