John Albert Masters, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born February 9, 1956 in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Eugene and Helen Yeater Masters. He worked as a shipfitter at Metro Machine Shipyard and enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Keenan-Masters; two daughters, Linda Masters and Casey Masters; two sons, Buck Masters and Cole Masters; two brothers, Jim Masters and his wife, Cheryl, and Bobby Masters and his wife, Julie; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
Condolences may be shared with the family via the Online Guestbook.
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Casey, I’m definitely thinking about you and your family during these tough times. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My hope is that your strength in God can get you through these challenging times and you have great memories of your dad that you are able to cherish for years to come. Prayers to everyone!
Jim and Cheryl we are so sorry to hear of your familys sudden loss. Our prayers to out to the entire Master Family, may you find strength during this most difficult time. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy to everyone.
I’m sorry for the loss of such a great man, he was definatly an angel from above who was called back home. I feel blessed to have known such an amazing individual and will cherrish the memorys. My prayers go out to the Masters family.
He’s was a good man and a good father who was blessed with four wonderful children. Who will never forget him. Who could ask for more!!! Thinking of you.
Our condolences to my sister Carol Keenan-Masters and the entire Masters family for your loss. He will truly be missed.
Jim, Bobby, and Family, Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. I can only imagine how hard it is to lose your brother but John is no longer suffering and is with your mother.
To Carol and the rest of the Masters family I give you my deepest sympathy for your lost.I will be keeping you all in my prayers. John you will truly be missed GOD BLESS!
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss!!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the service on Sunday. Please send my regards to the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
The Morrisette Family
We love you Grampa Bones!!! We will miss you!!! …”Go rest high on that mountain!”
Jim,Bobby and family. You are all in my heart forever. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear sweet father-in-law… I thank you for the Blessing’s I only know because of you! If you had not come first, I would have never known my children….would have never had the ‘Masters’ in my life…..Thank you for all the decisions you have made to bring your babies, (my family)… Into grace….You will never be forgotten, only missed!!!!…..You have left quite the legacy in your grandchildren!!! We love you!!!!
Our hearts go out to the family & friends. You are all in our prayers,
Jim and Ginger Turner
Thinking about the love we shared as our wedding anniversary has passed. I truly miss you.
We are coming up to the 1 year mark…. Still hard to believe your gone, I can speak for all of us, we miss you dad!! Love you old man!! Kiss grandma for for will ya? Until we meet again! Watch over us we need it!! Xoxoxo
I want to take the time to honor the memory of my late husband. It was through him that he made many things possible for me. You remain in my heart always.
Yesterday was one year….we miss you so much dad. Your were the perfect example of a man. Your are forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Thinking of you today. 3 years and still feels like yesterday. I miss you so much. I know your looking down on us, hoping your smiling. I love you dad.
It has been 7 years since my best friend’s passing. Time has gone by swiftly. You remain in my heart and prayers.