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James Lee Mason, 75, of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana.
Jim was born Feb. 2, 1941, in Urbana. He was a 1959 graduate of Salem High School in Kingscreek and worked 40-plus years for Uhlman’s Department store, retiring as vice president of store operations. After retiring from Uhlman’s, he became an Allstate Insurance agent and also worked in the advertising department of the Bellefontaine Examiner.
Jim and his wife of 53 years, the former Judy Knotts, enjoyed traveling and made many friends along the way. He took great pleasure in reading western themed books especially those by author, Louis L’Amour, and watching western shows and movies, especially those with John Wayne.
But mostly, Jim loved being with his family and spending quality time with his grandsons. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children, Jayme Lynne Mason of Urbana and James Leslie (Debra Faulkner) Mason of Bellefontaine; two grandchildren, J. Connor Mason and Griffin Mason; sisters, Cecilia Walter and Loretta (Jerry) George, both of Urbana, and Debbie Mason of Valencia, Calif.; brothers, Richard (Debra) Mason and Doug (Melinda) Mason, both of Urbana; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jean (Jerry) Ropp of Cable, Shirley Foster and Tim Knotts, both of Urbana, Lee Knotts, Alice (Phil) Johnson and Gerald (Connie) Knotts, all of West Liberty, Ted (Vicki) Knotts of Kingscreek and Tammy Ormsbee of St. Paris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother Margaret (Yocum ) Mason and father, James Wendell (Helen) Mason.
Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana, where funeral services begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, with Pastor Michele Garver officiating. Burial is in Kingscreek Cemetery.
Contributions are respectfully requested to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Dayton Chapter, 1293-H Lyons Road, Dayton, OH 45458.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.