Daniel Monroe Mason,

MASON, JR., Daniel Monroe, age 50, was born on February 11, 1956, and lost his battle with cancer on April 29, 2006. Danny graduated from North Garland High School and then went on to work for Merchant Freight Lines as for 11 years as a rate clerk.He worked for Suddath Relocation Systems as a warehouse Manager up until his battle with cancer no longer allowed him to work. He then stayed home with his granddaughter, Halee, whom he adored, in order to spend as much quality time with her as possible. Danny was preceded in death by father Daniel Mason, Sr. and mother, Doris Mason and his loving father-in-law, Johnnie Tankersley and mother-in-law, Imogene Tankersley.Danny was very devoted first and foremost to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and an extremely devoted husband, father and granddaddy.He left a legacy of spiritual strength, courage and love for his wife, sons, granddaughter, grandson and all of his family.He was always extremely loving and respectful of everyone. Danny was a devoted fan of the Texas Rangers, which he loved to attend the games with his family.He also enjoyed working on his son Steven's car along with him while he could, talking and sharing memories with his two other sons, Brandon and Kevin.He loved life more than you could possibly imagine.He was a very quiet and sincere man who worked very hard for his family up until he no longer could, when his battle with cancer would not allow.Danny had many friends, a wife, children and relatives who loved him more than he could have possibly known and a granddaughter and grandson who adored his very presence.Danny never met a stranger and he will forever be missed and remembered by all of those who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy Mason, his sons, Brandon Daniel Mason of Mesquite, Kevin Scott Mason & wife, Misty of Mesquite, Steven David Mason of Mesquite.He is also survived by his granddaughter, Halee Nicole Mason, grandson, Caleb Taylor and a grandchild on the way.As well as brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Service will be 2:30PM Tuesday May 2, 2006 at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel.Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. The Dash I READ OF A MAN WHO STOOD TO SPEAK AT THE FUNERAL OF A FRIEND HE REFERRED TO THE DATES ON THE TOMBSTONE FROM THE BEGINNING? TO THE END HE NOTED THAT FIRST CAME THE DATE OF BIRTH AND SPOKE THE FOLLOWING DATEWITH TEARS, BUT HE SAID WHAT MATTERED MOST OF ALL WAS THE DASH BETWEEN THOSE YEARS. 1956-2006 FOR THAT DASH REPRESENTS ALL THE TIME THAT HE SPENT ALIVE ON EARTH AND NOW ONLY THOSE WHO LOVED HIM, KNOW WHAT THAT LITTLE LINE IS WORTH. FOR IT MATTERS NOT, HOW MUCH WE OWN, THE CARS...THE HOUSE....THE CASH, WHAT MATTERS IS HOW WE LIVE AND LOVE AND HOW WE SPEND OUR DASH.