Marion E. Mason ’53, Life Trustee, died on Jan. 22, 2025. He was 92.
Mason was born in Spotsylvania County, Va. In addition to his degree in economics from BC, Mason earned a master of education from the University of Virginia. He taught and served as a school principal in Botetourt County, Va., for several years. He then embarked on a 35-year career with Leggett Stores, a department store chain in Virginia and neighboring states. He retired from Leggett Stores as Controller, Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. Mason also served one term as president of the Virginia Retail Merchants Association.
Mason joined the BC Board of Trustees in 1986 and served until 2007, at which time he became a Life Trustee of the College. Over the years he was awarded Bridgewater’s Outstanding Service Award in 1999, Outstanding Leadership Award in 2003 and the Ripples Society Medal in 2015, in appreciation for his decades of involvement in campus life.
Mason is survived by his children George L. Mason ’79, Ann M. Mason and Karen L. Mason ’90. He is pictured above with his late wife, Joan M. Mason ’54.
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