Larry Keith Mason

Larry Keith Mason, 68, of West Fork, died Monday, January 4, 2016 in West Fork. He was born January 24, 1947 in Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Beatrice Mason; and one sister, Colleen Morriss. Larry served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Fayetteville Fire Department. He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles; raising game pigeons; making wooden airplanes and "smiling". He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Jean Stroud Mason; two sons, Larry Brent Mason and wife, Julie of West Fork and Matthew William Mason of Fayetteville; a brother, C.G. Mason; a sister, Yvonne Watson; 5 grandchildren, Anthony Rankin Mason, Kristi Bailey Mason, Rebekah Mason, Gavin Mason and Emmett Mason; and one great-grandchild, Mason Buckman. Funeral services will be 12 noon on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Beard's Chapel with Reverend Alex Martin officiating and the Fayetteville Fire Department Honor Guard present for the service. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel with military honors. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service-time at the funeral home. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.