Rodrick Dewayne Mason, 49, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born June 11, 1977, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Augusta Mason Sr. and Vencey Hutchinson Mason.

Affectionately known as "Foot," Rodrick was a 1998 graduate of Marshall High School and a man whose life was marked by faith, family, hard work, and service to his country. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and, while residing in Memphis, Tennessee, worshiped with New Harvest Ministries in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Rodrick began his military service with the Tennessee Army National Guard in 2005 and later joined the United States Army, serving with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He proudly served his country during Operation Enduring Freedom in Kandahar, Afghanistan and was honorably discharged in 2014.

Following his military service, Rodrick earned associate degrees in Electrical Mechanics and Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration from Vatterott Career College. He later worked for Volvo Trucking Distribution in Marshall County, Mississippi, as an Equipment Operator.

Rodrick leaves to cherish his memory his spouse, Nekka Yates; his children, Tlen Dewayne Mason, Taylor Jeanell Mason, and Alan Micheal Mason; his brothers, Augusta Mason Jr. (Carla) and Kendrick Mason (Lisa); his brother-in-law, Corey Yates (Kasey); four nephews; two nieces; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Rodrick's life will be held Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 140 N. Memphis Street, Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635. Interment Service – WTSVC, 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis TN 38125 @ Sept. 8, 2026, 11 a.m.

Rodrick will be remembered for his faith, devotion to family, perseverance, and honorable service to his country.

Rest well, Foot. Your service is complete. Your legacy lives on.