Jimmie L. Mason Sr

Jimmie L. Mason, Sr. passed away on April 5, 2019. A time of fellowship and remembrance will be from 4 to 6 p.m., today, April 7, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service to celebrate his life of 89 years at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church.Jimmie L. Mason, Sr. was born on March 17, 1930, to Harrell and Louise Davis Mason in Big Spring, Texas. Jimmie married Wanda Ramsey Mason on December 26, 1952 in Plainview, Texas First Baptist Church. Known as Jimmie Lee to his friends and colleagues, he was the consummate professional in his work as a certified public accountant. He excelled in the profession he loved, both by building a practice at the firm that still carries his name – Mason, Warner & Company, P.C. – and by supporting accounting education at all levels. Jimmie Lee was a major contributor to the growth of the CPA profession at the state and national level as well, with years of service to the Texas State Society of CPAs. He was the recipient of many of the awards given by TSCPA and other organizations for his contributions to the profession and to accounting education. Locally, Jimmie Lee was actively involved in civic and nonprofit organizations, often serving in leadership roles. Jimmie Lee had an impact on all of those with whom he crossed paths – from the board room to the warehouse – they will remember the twinkle in his eye, the smile on his face and the question he always asked – “how can I help?” After retiring from the profession he loved, Jimmie Lee (or “Dindy” as he was known to his grandchildren) continued to mentor and care for the many people he encountered.Survivors include his wife, Wanda Louise Mason, children, Jimmie Lee Mason, Jr., Kristi Ann Killion and husband, Jerry; Greg Mason and wife, Areace; grandchildren, Nicole Tolson and husband, Brian; Brett Killion and wife, Erin; Taylor Mason, Davis Mason, Sydney Greer and husband, Preston; Lauren Schneider and husband, Bryan; great-grandchild, Taylor, Tripp, and Turner Tolson; Dean and Joseph Killion; brother, Preston Mason and wife, Phyllis; and sister, Lynda Mills and husband, Charles.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrell Lee and Louise Mason.