William Albert Masterson

William Albert "Bill" Masterson of Jacksonville died Nov. 1, 2026. He was 92. Born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, he grew up in Miami and Marietta before settling in Jacksonville, where he graduated from Lee High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army and used the GI Bill to earn a criminology degree from Florida State University. After working for the McGiffin Co., he spent more than 25 years with Brumos Motor Co. Close friends and family called him "Bat." He loved IMSA sports car racing and vintage automobiles, the North Georgia mountains, beach trips, fishing and reading, and he volunteered on committees at Southside Methodist Church. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 65 years; a daughter; and two grandchildren.