Keith Jerome Mason

Keith Jerome Mason Senior, age 58, died on Saturday, June 23, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus Ohio. From his birth in Columbus, on January 4, 1961 to his death, he was a well-respected man, a loving father of three, a devoted grandfather of eight, and a faithful husband. His willingness to service others was a direct expression and reflection of his walk with GOD; which evoked positive change and made a difference in other people’s lives. He was born to Willie and Delores (Shepherd) Mason at the University Hospital and was the 8th eldest of ten children. He married the love of his life, Rozalene Dee Reed and together they were blessed with three beautiful children: Rondale, Brandy, and Keith Jr. Keith Senior attended West High School and later enlisted into the United States Army as a Stryker and was honorably discharged (1982) and later began his career at the Columbus Ohio Transit Authority where his leadership, team-driven perspectives and work ethic gained him the advancement and recognition he earned until the day he retired as a Union leader and recorder helping others in his field-internationally, nationally and locally. After retiring from COTA he became a black belt (2016) and devoted himself to his family, sports and travel until his untimely death. His sense of humor, love for sports and music, and peaceful nature will be forever missed. He is preceded in death by: Parents: Willie James Mason 2nd, Delores Dee Shepherd (Mason); Siblings: Eddie Hosey Shepherd, Michael Hill Mason, and Terry Lynn Mason. He is survived by: Wife: Rozalene Dee Reed (Mason); Children: Rondale Leshawn Mason, Brandy Micole Mason (Younger-Voller), Keith Jerome Mason Jr, Siblings: Patricia Anne Mason (Walker), Willie James Mason 3rd, Ricky Ricardo Mason, Rosalind Darlene Mason (Hosey), John Darryl Mason, and Cassius Lamont Burks and grandchildren and two step grandchildren.