There was not much that he could not fix or figure out. He was always a wealth of knowledge and made De Leon Auto Supply a very unique, oneof- a-kind business. His business was incredibly important to him, and he was an incredibly proud man. He was an incredible example of what being a successful businessperson should be. Jamie is survived by his wife, Vickie Hamrick Mason, daughter Darla Mason Garrett and husband Chad Garrett, daughter Man’Dee Mason, stepdaughter Bridget Shupp and her husband Judson Shupp, his sister Linda Carol Mason Simmons and her husband George Simmons, grandsons Haden James Garrett, Jakob Gray Garrett, Jackson Steele Garrett, and granddaughters McKayla Brooke Cooper and Kylan Hope Cooper, step granddaughter Lyndi Shupp, and so many other family members that loved him beyond measure. Jamie is preceded in death by his mother and father, Nell and George Mason.As per Jamie’s wishes, there will be no service held. Thank you to all that knew him for your kindness. He was and will always be an unforgettable soul. Condolences may be offered online at www. nowlinandersfh. com.

Jamie loved the poem Desiderata and could recite it from memory and did this frequently with his daughters and several other family members. It would only be fitting to share that with everyone as it has been recited at many services among family members.

Desiderata: Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.

And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. by Max Ehrmann