20-year-old Mason Scott Sells of Fayetteville, Georgia, brought joy and vitality to his friends and family. Scott and Rachel Sells welcomed him into the world on September 29, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. On Monday, September 23, 2024, at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, while playing soccer with friends, he was hit in the chest by a soccer ball, causing his huge, magnificent heart to stop.
Mason had a sharp mind and enjoyed a good joke. He was seen as a friend of utmost integrity who was also reliable, devoted and loving. From attending concerts with friends to jumping off cliffs in the lake, he really enjoys life.
Mason once loved the great outdoors, wild animals and daring activities like catching snakes and scorpions. By nature there was no terror in him.
He had great expectations because he was Abigail's older brother. Whether she asked for it or not, he would always support her and offer guidance. As they grew older, they gave each other heartfelt goodbye hugs. They strongly disagreed as much as they loved each other.
Mason was a kind man and a reliable source for his parents. You could trust him. Mason was loved and appreciated by Scott and Rachel in addition to being loved. All his parents wanted was for him to be here. He was actually his dad's best friend and “Boy”. Mason was lucky enough to be seen by Scott and Rachel all weekend, but only one day before he passed away.
Mason played football and was a member of the shotgun team at Trinity Christian School in Sharpsburg, Georgia, where he graduated with honors. Mason was a football referee for a long time, even before he graduated from high school. He even participated in an indoor men's league with his father. Mason's father described him as a “wicked genius”.
Mason was a President's List junior accounting major at Mercer University. He also played football for the Omega Alpha Tau fraternity. Mason was described by his fraternity president as someone who “just came naturally to school.” He was such a selfless guy, and he had time to invest and focus on relationships with others around him. He will never put others before himself.
Mason's spirituality was one of the central aspects of his life. He even discussed his prayers with his parents the weekend before his death. His family finds comfort in the fact that he was with Jesus the next moment and playing soccer, one of his favorite pastimes, the moment before.
Mason is lovingly remembered by his ATO fraternity brothers, his fellow Trinity students, his parents, Scott and Rachel Sells; a sister, Abigail; grandparents, Gail Salton, Linda Sells, Jim Sells and Lisa Sells; and his true love, Laura Grace Grover.
A celebration of life service for Mason Scott Sells will be held Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Christian School, 8817 Highway 54, Sharpsburg, GA 30277.
Please consider making a donation to Blue Skies Ministries, which supports families dealing with childhood cancer, in Mason's honor in lieu of flowers: www.blueskiesministries.org.
