Obituary

      Mason Anderson was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Mason will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

      Mason was born on December 18, 2002 at 12:00 pm at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was the son of Bert and Angel Gregory. Mason grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi.

      Mason was raised with one older sister Anna. Mason was usually involved in all sorts of activities with Anna. He and Anna experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences together.

      Mason had a number of interests. Like most children, he enjoyed playing and making up games. He was curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Mason was an active child who took part in baseball and football. He was a member of the Mooreville Middle School Beta Club, Football Team and Saltillo Park and Recreation All Star Baseball team. In his spare time he liked to fish, ride his four wheeler and hunt with his father. Mason's memorable achievements included killing his first deer at the age of seven. However, to Mason, the most fun to be had was simply hanging out and spending time with his friends.

      Always considered a “good” friend to those he knew, Mason enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during his lifetime. Mason had so many friends that it would be difficult to name them all. Some of his best friends in life were his cousins.

      Mason’s faith was important to him. He was a member New Hope Baptist Church for 10 months. During that time, he was an active participant in the youth group. He looked forward to learning more about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

      Mason enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for him to have fun and spend time with family, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included Cruising the Caribean, Gatlinburg, TN and spending time in Orange Beach, AL.

      Mason was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of his favorites was Lucy, a yellow lab. They were best friends for 9 years. His family was rounded out by the newest member of his family with his second dog Max.

      Mason passed away on October 12, 2015 at 05:33 pm at His home in Tupelo, MS. Mason had a Four Wheeler accident at the age of 12. He is survived by his parents Bert and Angel; and his sister Anna. Services were held at Mooreville High School Gymnasium. Mason was laid to rest in Auburn Cemetery in Tupelo, MS.

      Simply stated, Mason was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Mason leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Mason Anderson.

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MASON GREGORY

Tupelo - Mason Gregory, 12, joined his Heavenly Father Monday, October 12, 2015, at his home. He was born in Tupelo on December 18, 2002 to Bert and Angel Seawright Gregory. An unexpected blessing from God, Mason was full of life, happiness and love. Mason spent most of his time outdoors, but his favorite activity was hunting with his dad. Mason was a 7th grade student at Mooreville Middle School. He excelled at sports, playing football since the age of 6, and was a member of the Mooreville Junior High Football team. He was also active in Saltillo Park & Recreation baseball. He was a very active member of New Hope Baptist Church, and it played an important part in his life. He loved being a part of the youth group. He was adored and loved by his family and friends.

Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Mooreville High School Gym with Rev. Lowell Johnson and Superintendent of the Lee County Schools, Jimmy Weeks officiating. A private family graveside service will follow at Auburn Cemetery. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his parents, Bert and Angel Gregory of Tupelo; sister, Anna Gregory; grandparents, Mike Seawright (Norma) of Flora and Betty Stembridge (Mike) of Mooreville; his special cousin, Ally Grace Bounds who was like a sister to him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anderson and Nudeane Gregory.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Weeks, Sammy Holder, Jason Herring, Rod Counce, Herman Hussey, Jr. and James O'Neal.

Honorary pallbearers will be William Langston, and Mason's uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at W. E. Pegues. Tupelo.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.