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Harold Mason

Alton |

Harold “Shot” Mason, 82, passed away at 10:00 am Tuesday January 6, 2015 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on May 16, 1932 in Alton the son of Charles & Agnes (Golenor) Mason.

He married Beverly A. Barnes on August 1, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Alton. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2010

He was a member of the Alton VFW Post 1308.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Julia & David Young of Wood River, IL and Cindy Mason of Godfrey; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles “Pard” Mason of Florissant, MO and one sister, Betty Hewitt of Alton.

In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by a son, Nick Mason, two sisters, Mary Nowlin and Virginia Eidson; and one brother, William Mason

In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 3 pm until time of funeral service at 7 pm Thursday January 8, 2015 at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton with Pastor George Humbert officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Alton VFW Post 1308.

Cremation rites will follow.

Inurnment will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Alton.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.


Obit Provided By:
Staten, Fine & Burke Funeral Home

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