of Bay, AR
February 3, 1952 - February 6, 2019
James Edward Mason Sr., 67, of Bay, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1952 in Paragould to Walter Annual and Marie (Jewell) Mason. James was owner and operator of Mason Trucking. He loved fishing, boating, helping others and eating, but his biggest love was for his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
James was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jessie Mason and Dorothy Brown; and a grandson, Jacob Maddox.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Mary (Simpson) Mason; son James Edward Mason, Jr; daughters, Brandy Mason, Melinda Mangrum, Dena Tyler; grandchildren, Brittany, Jacob, Khadija, Ali, Andrew, Zachary, Hannah, Trenton, Emily, Nicole and Alison; great-grandchildren, Maddison, Preston, Tyler, Altas, Makenzie, Attacyn and Payton, and a special cousin, Retha Ladyman.
Funeral service will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Bay Church of Christ at 10:00 am, with Tony Brewer officiating. Burial will be at McCulley Cemetery, Kennett, MO.
Serving as pall bearers are Carl Pruitt, Cecil Gilley, Nick Rhoads, James Mason Jr., Jake Mason and Burt Mason.
There will be a wake for James at the church until time of service.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of services.
May the promise found at Isaiah 25:8 bring some comfort in the death of James Edward Mason. "He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces." Just imagine, no more pain and grief due to the death of a love one! By means of the Kingdom that Jesus Christ taught us to pray for at Matthew 6:9,10; God is going to remove sickness, old age and death from the human family. God's original purpose for the earth being a paradise will be realized.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I too have recently lost my loved one in death. This loss can be so overwhelming. Fortunately, I found comfort in God's promise that one day I would see my dear loved one again. (John 5:28,29) May God give you the peace & comfort you need at this difficult time. (Philippians 4:6,7).
Prayers for the family