WILLIE ARTHUR MASON

Willie Arthur Mason, age 73, quietly departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. As a young man his family moved to East Africa, where he attend Allidina Visram High School in Mombasa, Kenya. They later returned to New Orleans and he attended and graduated from G. W. Carver High School. He continued his studies at Southern University of New Orleans, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.   Willie was employed as a longshoreman for over 40 years. Additionally, he worked as a Realtor for Century 21, serving the greater New Orleans area for over 20 years. After retirement he worked as a contract driver for CSX Railroad. His influence will remain in the lives of all who knew him. Beloved husband of 50 years to Cynthia Haughton Mason.  Devoted father of Halima Mason of Stone Mountain, GA, Major Willie H. (Dehlia) Mason of Fort Bragg, NC, and Suraiya Mason of New Orleans, LA.  Loving grandfather of Timaya Green, Timothy Green II, Timia Green, Timothy Green III and Cayson Prevost.  Son of Elnora Mason and the late Willie Louis Mason.  Brother of Yvonne Gaines, Hiram (Melba) Mason, Yvette (David) Johnson, Paul (Carol) Mason, Sr., and Philip (Melanie) Mason, Sr. Godfather of Honorable Judge Omar Mason. Close friend of Kendrick Davis; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Kenneth Thompson of Pleasant Zion Baptist Church, officiating  Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time. Interment: Will be Private  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.