Farrel Eugene (Gene) Mason
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Oct 31st, 2015
- Death Date: Oct 31, 2015
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Biography: Farrel Eugene (Gene) Mason, age 89, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born at home to Florence Edwards Mason, a rural school teacher and James Francis Mason, a farmer, on February 23, 1926, in the Mason Community in the southwest part of Jackson County, Arkansas, near Bradford. Gene was the owner and president of Rushing and Mason Equipment Company. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a member of the Country Club of Little Rock, Lakeside Country Club, served on the board of the Salvation Army, served as a Stephen Minister at Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock and a member of Holy Souls Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Christopher Mason. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cynthia Rushing Mason, his children, Scott Rushing Mason (Annie), James Francis Mason and Patrick Eugene Mason, his sister, Carolyn Anderson and 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan and Jocelyn Mason. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Holy Souls Catholic Church at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Holy Souls Catholic Church at 10 a.m. A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to AETN, 350 S. Donaghey, Conway, AR 72034, The Arkansas Sigma Chi Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7591, Little Rock, AR 72217 or the charity of choice.
I just learned about Gene. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you.
Robin Jones
I knew Gene from early days on Palm St. and even then was impressed by his always positive approach to life. A great neighbor and friend. Gene was a class act. He'll be missed.
We were saddened to learn that Gene has left us. A
wonderful friend and fraternity brother. I have twenty-five years of memories of our time together in San Miguel, Mexico. We share your feelings of loss. Que descanse en paz!
My mother and father thought so much of you and Gene and your parents, as well. They loved making those bunny Easter cakes for your boys. Love and prayers to you. Margie8281
I feel so blessed to have known Gene. He was always the Southern
gentleman, kind, interested in others, giving, and a smart man.
He will be missed.
My love to each of you
Kay
I have many fond memories of Christmas Eve with you and Gene. He was truly a prince of a man. I know Mother, Daddy and Alan welcomed him with opened arms when they greeted in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's grace carry you through.
Much love,
Iboo
Price Holmes