Jerry A. Mason

Jerry A. Mason, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.
He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Bois D’ Arc, to Elmer and Grace (West) Mason. On April 19, 1963, Jerry and Susan (Fox) were united in marriage and shared over 58 years together.
Mason was a lifelong area resident and worked for Harry Cooper Supply Company for many years. He was a lifelong, active member of Bois D’ Arc United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed playing golf and watching sports of all kinds. Above all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Mason is survived by his wife, Susan Mason; children, Lori Mason Lee and husband Brad, Doug Mason and wife Sherry, Jeff Mason and wife Joy; grandchildren, Mitchell Lee, Mason Lee, Walker Mason, Wyatt Mason, Ashlynn Mason; niece, Lisa Ellingsworth; other family and friends.
Mason was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Grace Mason and an infant brother, Harold Ray. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Graveside services were from 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation which supports Parkinson’s disease research.