Ronald Mason

June 7, 1954 - May 14, 2017

Ronald was born to Cleola and Johnny Dudley on June 7, 1954. His father preceded him in death. Ronald was educated in the St. Louis Public School District. Ronald served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1992 with a year and a half break. Ronald confessed his hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Eddie Tripplet. Ronald later joined West End Mt. Carmel Full Gospel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon until his health failed. Ronald was united in holy matrimony to Jean Mason in 1988. His wife, Jean Mason, was his caregiver for sixteen years until God called him home on May 14, 2017. Ronald leaves to cherish his memories: his wife ~ Jean Mason; mother ~ Cleola Dudley; two daughters ~ Letessia Duff of St. Louis, Missouri and Schennel Mason of San Antonio, Texas; one son ~ Ronald Mason, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; two step-sons ~ Edward Hayden of St. Louis, Missouri and Jacob Valero of San Antonio, Texas; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; ten siblings ~ Valeria Mason, Anthony Mason, Wanda Dudley, Larry Dudley, Sharon Grissom (Otis), Gwendolyn Pouncil, Marvin Dudley, Kelvin Dudley, Cortez Dudley (all of St. Louis, Missouri) and Donald Dudley (preceded him in death); four sisters-in-law ~ Georgia Thornton, Wilda Haney, Linda Mathena and Janice Dowling all of St. Louis, Missouri; four brothers-in-law ~ George L. Haney (Delores), Willie G. Haney (Asty Ash), John (Evangeline) and Rickey Haney; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and cousins. Two honorary caregivers ~ Jennifer Harris and Emma Montgomery of St. Louis, Missouri.