Gregory Charles Mason was born on June 15,1962 in Petersburg Virginia to Charles L. Mason and the late Mildred Reese Mason. Gregory attended schools in the Chesterfield and Petersburg area and Graduated High School in 1980 from Meadowbrook High School. He went on to attend Virginia State University. Gregory was in the Military Reserve for many years before going on active duty. The military allowed him to travel all over the world with duty stations that included
Ft. Lee Virginia
Ft. Lewis Washington Ft. Riley Kansas
Ft. McClellan Alabama
Babunheusen Germany, Japan, Korea and retiring in Ft. Sam in San Antonio Texas.
Gregory was baptized and received Christ at an early age while attending Metropolitan Baptist Church in Petersburg Virginia. Gregory’s love for music started at an early age. He taught himself how to play instruments like the drums, the piano and his absolute favorite, the guitar.
In 1990 Greg married the late Deborah Mason in Tacoma Washington.
Greg and Deborah traveled all over the world spreading the love of God.
In 2009 Greg Mason graduated with his Doctrine Degree Theological Seminary H.E. Wood Bible Institute .
Gregory’s love for God and Ministry allowed him and his wife to open the doors of their very own church. God spoke to Greg and he named the church Fire On The Alter. This came from the burning desire in his heart for outreach. Pop Mason was known for heading the street ministry.
Pastor Mason was known as Pop to all his members.
Greg was known as a devoted husband father, son, and Pastor to many people.
Greg leaves to cherish his Father Charles Mason of Richmond, Virginia.
Two daughters Chemetria & Fredrick Alexander of Baton Rouge Louisiana
Tasha Gueary of Atlanta Georgia
Brenda Cherry of Petersburg Virginia
Maurice & Nellie Mason of Fort Worth Texas
Stepmom Hilda Brown of Chester Virginia
Eddie & Diane Rodriguez of Baltimore Maryland
Vanda Guzman of Baltimore Maryland
Devoted Family friend Janice Franklin
And Church Family members
1.Franklin Family
2.Brown Family
3. Logan Family
4. Ordoshica Floyd
5. Marcia Wood
6. Mother Celestine Martin and Family.
Our condolences. So sorry we can not be with you. We pray for your strength. Rest In Peace Gregory.
Sylvester & Minnie Pearl Blanks Mayes
What a blessing , that Gregory and I – Cousin (Poppy)-Eddie FaceTimed a few weeks before he got his wings. He seemed fine as we shared guitar music ideas.
SonnyCake, (Charles), Tasha and Chemetria, you have our Deepest and Sincere Sympathies in losing your Son and StepDad. We know it has been extra rough losing your Daughter-In-Law and Mother 11 Months ago.
Continue to stay UPLifted. Gregorys Homegoing was beautiful!
Prayers and Love,
Cousin Poppy (Eddie) and Diane Rodriguez
May God give each of you what ever you need doing this time of sorrow. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal