Clayton Lebron Mason, Sr.
Mason, Clayton Lebron, Sr., 70, passed away on March 27, 2025, at a local health care facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born on March 22, 1954, in Chattanooga to Sherrod Mason Sr. and Johnnie Mae McGraw Mason, Clayton was a proud graduate of Howard High School, Class of 1971. He served his country honorably as a United States Army veteran.
Clayton was a member of First Baptist Lookout Mountain and later joined Olivet Baptist Church. Professionally, he worked as a carpenter at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Beyond his career, Clayton had a passion for BBQ and was known as the pit master at Master Blaster BBQ. He often shared the story of being featured in the newspaper for his BBQ skills.
In his leisure time, Clayton enjoyed shopping, cooking, watching sports, and action movies on Firestick. He was an avid fan of the Tennessee Titans and had a fondness for sweet treats like hard candy and cakes. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him immense joy. He cherished long conversations with family and friends.
Clayton was preceded in death by his parents Sherrod Mason Sr. and Johnnie Mae McGraw Mason; three brothers, Carl Swafford, John Swafford, and Sherrod Mason Jr.; two sisters, Beatrice Moore and Doris Mason Gladden; grandchildren Clayton Mason III and Juan Boyd.
He is survived by his daughter, Kenyatta Mason; sons, Clayton Mason Jr., Webster Mason, and Tallis Mason; brothers Claude and Cliff Mason; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren including Tamesha Mason, DeKendrea Mason, LaDarius Griffith, Jazsmin Ramsey, Raekwon Underwood, Jaden Mason, Breonna Mason, Daquan Mason, Deonte Mason, Benjamin Mason, and Skyler Mason.
A public viewing will be held on Sunday, April 13, from 2-6 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home in Chattanooga. Graveside services with full military honors will take place at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to John P. Franklin Funeral Home at 1101 Dodds Ave. in Chattanooga, 423 622-9995.