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Willie Mason Obituary

Mason, Rev. Willie Pastor of St. Michael Baptist Church, passed away on March 1, 2002, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park. Funeral arrangements are scheduled as follows: The body will lie in state on Friday, March 8th, from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the church. The Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th, Visitation at 11 a.m. Services are at 12 noon. Interment following at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife Shirley Mason; three sons, Larry, Kenneth and Joel; and a host of other relatives and friends and the entire congregation of St. Michael's. Final arrangements entrusted to Fountain Jordan Shepard Funeral Home, Chicago, IL. 773-261-0680. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2002.

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Doris Molette

March 8, 2002

TO THE MASON FAMILY

GOD COMFORTS US BY STAYING CLOSE BESIDE US IN DIFFICULTY,BY BLESSING US EVEN WHEN WE ARE IN MOURNING, AND BY PROMISING US JOY TO COME.



BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED. MATTHEW 5:4

SAMONE GLENN

March 8, 2002

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPANY TO THE ENTIRE MASON FAMILY, WE HAVE ALL LOST SOMEONE WE HAVE TRULY GROWN TO LOVE AND RESPECT TO THE UPMOST, HE'S GONE TO A BETTER PLACE, HE HAVE LEFT HIS HOUSE TO LIVE IN HIS MANSION WITH HIS FATHER.

SHEMIDA SMITH

March 7, 2002

I would like to express my condolences. I met Rev. Mason briefly when G.C.F. came to sing at my church located on the South Side of Chicago. I feel like I know him personally through loving stories from one of his members and I know in my heart that he will be greatly missed but God needed him most. God bless. SFS

Syreeta Smith

March 7, 2002

To The Mason Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the entire family. Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. Philippians 4:6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge HIM, and HE will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6



We love you all,

The Smith & Cherry Family

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