James E. Mason
COSHOCTON – James E. Mason, 76, of Coshocton, passed away May 12, 2018. Jim was born in Dover, Ohio on Nov. 10, 1942, to the late Ellwood and Dorothy (Lanzer) Mason. Jim graduated from Coshocton High School in 1960 and was owner and operator of Mason Truck Sales in Coshocton since 1972. He was a member of Saint John’s United Church of Christ, where he served on church counsel. Jim served in the Army Reserves and was an active member of the Coshocton Sportsman’s Club, where he enjoyed shooting trap and playing euchre. Jim was also a member of the Coshocton Elks, Chapter 376.
Jim is survived by his wife, L. Jane, two sons, Greg (Cheryl) Mason and Brent (Lori) Mason, three grandchildren, Ayrton, Andrew and Griffin Mason, six step grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters, Janet Gosser and Judith (Robert) Pingle, along with several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Ann Richissin, Carol Hackenbracht, brother-in-laws, Richard Richissin, Martin Gosser Jr., and Phillip Hackenbracht; and nephews John Pingle and Michael Corder.
A memorial service will be held Friday May 18, 2018 at 11:00 am at Coshocton Christian Tabernacle. There will be a luncheon to follow services.
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