Ronald “Ronzie” Lee Mason Jr

Ronald Mason was better known to his family and friends as "Ronzie". He was born and raised on the far east side of Indianapolis, IN on October 2, 1977. From birth, Ronzie was loving and caring. He had an adoring love for his mother and even as an adult, he called her mommy, kissed her and held her hand. He was protective of his siblings and family, always standing up for his sisters and intimidating lurking boys. From a young age he was known to be brave and determined. At the age of three, to his family's surprise, he mastered riding his sister's 10-speed bike and rode it all the way to his grandmother‘s house blocks away. Ronzie's drive and perseverance led him to become a superior student and legendary athlete. He attended Warren Central High School where he accomplished many distinguishable accolades, including achieving an exceptional GPA of 3.8. From 1994-1996 he had a 14 point average/game in Boys Basketball. He was a 1995 All State Football Player and on the 1996 Indiana South All-Star Football Team. He was a Boys Track State Champion in the 4 x 100 Relay in 1996, Boys Track State & Marion County Team Champion in 1995 & 1996, as well as an IHSAA Boys Track Team State Champion 1995 & 1996. Following his successful high school career, he went on to play football at Purdue University and St. Joseph's College. After graduating college, he worked at The Hartford for the last twelve years of his career. He was known to his fellow colleagues as professional and dependable, always willing to go the extra mile for his customers. In his pastime, Ronzie was known to be an avid Nike shoe connoisseur with an impressive Air Jordan collection. He enjoyed living life to the fullest, making memories with family and friends, traveling, listening to music and watching ESPN and sports. Above all else, we will remember Ronzie for his genuine and kind soul. He was accepting of all who crossed his path and never knew a stranger. Ronzie was the bridge connecting different people and different cultures. His smile and laughter warmed the hearts and lifted the spirits of all who surrounded him. He was a supportive, loyal friend who was always willing to lend a listening ear. He was a loving son, brother and husband who treasured time with his family. He was a dedicated and proud father who unconditionally loved his children. The kind of father who would even dress like a donut on Halloween to appease his kids. His life was a living example of Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 - "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ." Ronzie will be dearly missed, forever cherished in our hearts. May his beautiful soul Rest In Peace. Ronzie is survived by his wife Michelle; mother Linda; father Ronald; three children: Jamir, Alaina and (bonus son) Che; sisters: Quosia, Sherrell, Tajuana (Stan), Kennetha and a host of loving aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and his brothers the Green Team whom he loved dearly. Please join us in celebrating Ronzie's extraordinary legacy.