John Rowland Mason

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolynne Smith Mason.

He is survived by his children, Mary Mason Haigwood (John), Catherine Mason Mills (Chris), and John “Jack” R. Mason Jr. (Chie), his grandchildren, Christian and Sarah, his sister, Marilyn Mason White (Bob) and many nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of California, Berkeley.

Dad was an intellectual with so many interests, including books, music, art, history, politics and sports, but most of all, he loved his family.

We will miss your brilliant light that shone so passionately over all of our lives, your generosity, your quick wit, and most of all, your unconditional love.

The service will be private. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society or The Charlotte Mission.