Chuck was married to Jean, his highschool sweetheart, for 75 years. Together they raised and are survived by 5 children. Martha Fenner, John Coleman, Jil Delaney, Kim Coleman, and Chuck Coleman. He is survived by 14 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.
One of his most loved hobbies for many years was square dancing. His love of travel brought him to places such as Hawaii, many Florida beach vacations, towns throughout Georgia, California, Bahamas, and even revisiting the Panama Canal for his 70th wedding anniversary. He traveled with his son John to Washington D.C. to be recognized as part of the Greatest Generation through the Honor Flight program.
At 98 years of age, Charles Mason would often say his secret to a long life is having a great attitude. He would tell the story of perception and how you can see anything in a positive way. He would even upend his cane and call it his golf putter and then laugh. His loving family will carry memories of Pop Pop’s endearing demeanor, happy, lively personality and jokes. He was deeply loved and appreciated for all he was and did for his family. He was a role model of how good a human could be. His constant smile will be missed.
There will be a private family service at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
The Coleman family has asked that in lieu of flowers for memorial donations to be made to Suncoast Hospice.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Hey. it’s your great granddaughter. we have never been able to see each other often but just know that i love you so much & will never forget the memories we had together. i still remember the first time i saw you after 8+ years, we were in your living room and honey offered me some food. you both welcomed me with open arms even though we barely knew each other. i love you so much.
Jil, you are so fortunate to have your dad for so many years. You are blessedđŸ’–
Sue
Kim: I will miss seeing you and your Dad walking in Normandy Park Oaks and chatting away with one another; like good friends. How wonderful for you both to have such a loving relationship! He will be missed by many.
Love Sharron
What a wonderful life he had. He always greeted you with a smile and kind words. Rest peacefully dear neighbor.