Leroy Mastin Sr.

1941 - 2011

Leroy Mastin Sr. obituary, 1941-2011, Spotsylvania, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service

9215 Courthouse Road

Spotsylvania, Virginia

Leroy Mastin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2011.

Leroy Mastin Sr., 70 of Spotsylvania County passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 surrounded by his family and friends at Mary Washington Hospital.
He had a very strong love for his grandchildren and a passion for gardening.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Thelma Atkins Mastin; five children, Judy Mastin, Glenda Davis and husband Scott, Dennis Mastin, David Mastin and wife Nita all of Spotsylvania, and Tony Mastin and wife Cheryl of Orange;

Seven grandchildren; Jamie Mastin of Burlington Iowa, Zachary, Benjamin, Carter and Emma Mastin of Orange, and Anna and Andrew Davis of Spotsylvania; a great granddaughter, Stephania Mastin of Lexington Park, Maryland.

Three sisters; Shirley Jett and Daisy Paytes of Spotsylvania and Violet Moran of Richmond; three brothers Charles, Henry, and Richard Mastin of Spotsylvania; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Julia Mastin; and his beloved son, Leroy Mastin Jr; three brothers, Calvin, Thomas, and Nelson Mastin; and three sisters Rose Jean Mastin, Doris Dean Mastin and Arlene Wheeler.

The family will receive friends at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Spotsylvania on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 6-8 pm. A graveside service will be held at Craigs Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:00 am, with Pastor Ray Farrow and John Swain officiating.

The pallbearers will be Kenny Mastin, James Jones, JR Mastin, Jimmy Mastin, Ricky Jett, and Dennis Perry.

The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the care and support of Dr. Leroy Essig and his staff for 25 years of dedicated care. Also a special thank you to his son, Dennis Mastin and his companion Vicky Miller for their endless support and care in his last days.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Craigs Baptist Church Building Fund and Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences may be made at mullinsthompsonspotsylvania.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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October 21, 2011

JOHNNY BROOKS

THELMA AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LEROY YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,LEROY WAS A VERY NICE MAN ALWAYS JOKING WITH EVERYBODY...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

October 21, 2011

Conway and Karen Carter

David, Nita, and families;

We were sorry to hear of your loss and would like to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts are with you.

Conway and Karen Carter
(Spotsy High)

October 21, 2011

Delores Howard

Glenda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

October 20, 2011

Lori Shelton

WE will miss you alot uncle Leroy we will miss your smile and we will miss the way you joked around with us and you will never be forgotton we love you go and rest now your job is done on this earth job well done

October 20, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of Leroy. He will surely be missed by many. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. The Powers Family

October 20, 2011

Pam Bennett

Glenda and Family: I am very sorry for the loss of you Father and Pop-Pop. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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