Durrell Millard Mason

The Homegoing Celebration for Durrell Millard Mason With heavy hearts and gratitude we celebrate the life of Durrell Millard Mason. Durrell Millard Mason was born on October 18, 1988, in Oakland, California, to the union of David and Terry Mason. He was the youngest of two children. He attended school in the Fairfield Unified School District, from elementary through high school, and later earned his GED in 2006. Durrell professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Davis Chapel CME Church in Richmond, California. He was active in youth sports, playing Pop Warner football for many years—from Jr. Pee Wee through the Midgets division. He played with great heart, helping lead his team to a championship in Santa Clara, which qualified them to compete in the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Durrell also participated in the Hoop Riddaz Basketball Organization, where he helped the team win a championship in Fresno. Throughout his life, Durrell held various jobs, with his last position as a maintenance worker at Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield. A die-hard Raiders fan from birth, Durrell proudly carried on the family tradition. Whether watching the game on TV or attending in full Raider gear, he embraced every moment. Durrell was known for his outgoing and friendly personality. He loved deeply, smiled brightly, and laughed joyously. A true people person, he brought happiness to everyone around him with his infectious energy. He had a deep love for all genres of music and was a talented dancer, especially known for his thizzle dance. He frequently accompanied his mom to her musical performances, where he would dance the night away as her biggest fan. Family meant everything to Durrell. He often checked in with loved ones, sometimes with a simple but heartfelt message: “I love you.” His bond with his parents and brother was unbreakable—they were four peas in a pod. Durrell especially saw himself as the “Protector” of his beloved brother. The love of Durrell’s life was his family, but the birth of his son, Declan, brought him to a new and indescribable level of love. Their bond was extraordinary. They shared countless moments—watching movies and sports, playing video games, swimming, enjoying long hugs, and school drop-offs that often ended in a snack stop. One of his favorite times was sitting on the couch with Declan resting his head on his chest. Durrell was a proud father, always eager to share Declan’s many school achievements with family. Durrell departed this life on May 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Millard and Beulah Mason; maternal grandparents, Cephus and Jewel Moore; aunts, Ruth Mason Slaughter and Carolyn Adams; and uncles, Ilanders Lyons and Millard Mason Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: His beloved son, Declan Mason; His parents, Terry and David Mason; His brother, Raymahn Mason, and sister-in-love, Nichole Mason; Aunts: Sequonite, Nancy, Angie, and Rosa; Uncles: Bobby, Larry, James, and Conrad; A host of cousins, nieces, and nephews who loved him deeply; And special friends: Aljinon, Galen, Ivan Jr., David, Steven, and Lil B. Durrell’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Durrell Millard Mason

October 18, 1988 - May 21, 2025