Mason Riley

RILEY, Mason Jacob of Mesquite, born December 31, 1942, in Middletown, Ohio. He had a very giving heart and never met a stranger.Instead of letting his adversities overcome him, he embraced them and learned to live with them.He was a fighter to the end.He loved fishing, telling jokes, showing magic tricks, and was an avid Dallas Mavericks fan.He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and always had a good story to tell.Mason left us on April 21, 2005.He will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by father, Frank Josh Riley & mother, Iva Mae Riley. Survived by daughters, LeAnne Riley & Madeline Riley; son, Mason F. Riley; grandchildren, Matt Kersting, Rachel Kersting, Bradley Devereaux, Jr., Dylan Devereaux; great grandchild, Aeris Kersting; sisters, Phyllis Robinson, Jewell Watkins and Anne Inloes; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be 1:00PM Tuesday April 26, 2005 at the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. The family requests that in leiu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mason's name in care of New Hope Funeral Home.