William Wayne Mast

William Wayne Mast, 83, died Sept. 12th, 2021, at his home in Amelia, VA. He was born June 21st, 1938, in Portsmouth, VA. as the oldest child of Jonas and Mary (Stotzman) Mast. He lived with his family at deep Creek, VA., until 1955 when they moved to Amelia, VA., where he resided until his death. On Oct. 16, 1959, he married Orpha Jean Yoder. They were married for 62 years. He was a faithful member of Pilgrim Mennonite Church and was ordained deacon there in 1969. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 7 children: Darryl (Karen) of Amelia, VA.; Karen of Amelia, VA.; Keith (Martha) of Kenbridge, VA.; Rita of Amelia, VA.;Merle (Pam) of South Boston, VA.; Glenda of Mifflenburg, PA.; and Mark of Amelia, VA.; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Floyd Mast (VA.); Dean Mast (OH.); David Mast (FL); and Fred Mast (VA); 2 sisters, Ellen Shank and Ruby (Jerry) Yoder, both of VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Mast and Mildred Mast; and grandson, Brent Mast. A visitation will be held Wednesday, sept 15th, from 2-4:00PM and 6-8:00 PM at Pilgrim Mennonite Church, where services will be held on Thursday at 10am. Condolences can be made at bennettbardenfh.com.