Left to appreciate the memories and legacy of Joseph's life are his loving wife, Beverly Miller Mason of Starkville, MS; his children: Joseph Orshay Mason of Dallas, TX; Anna M. Molton (Anthony) of Crest Hill, IL; Cory M. Mason (Raven) of Joliet, IL; his sisters: Evelena Drammer, Josephine Hall, and Linda Hall all of California; his brothers: Eugene Hall (Gloria) of Cleveland, MS; Calvin Hall (Cecelia) of Nashville, TN; George Hall of Atlanta, GA; Larry Hall of Washington; John Thomas Hall (Carla) of Memphis, TN; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.