Matthew Ryan Mason, age 42, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August1, 2021. Matthew was born to Alice Burns Mason and the late Curtis Mason, Jr. on August 26, 1978 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Matthew was big brother to Andrew Mason of Little Rock, Arkansas; Marissa Mason of Thornton, Colorado; and Alissa (Josh) Mason Cookman of Little Rock, Arkansas. He was Uncle Mat to two beautiful nieces, April Cookman and Autumn Mason.
Matthew attended University of Central Arkansas in Conway, and had been an employee at Exxon in Maumelle for 12 years and was a resident of Maumelle for most of the last 39 years.
"Mat" was loved by literally thousands of folks. He was a dry, hilarious meme lord, a music lover, an encourager, and an advocate for affordable health care, affordable higher education, animal rescue, social justice, human rights, and most of all, love and kindness.
Matthew daily encouraged his friends and family with the words, "I love you. Be good (or 'Be excellent') to each other." Matthew gave liberally to people and animals in need.
Matthew was a child of God, lovely and kind in every way.
From the family:
We are overwhelmed at the responses, prayers, support and gifts from family and friends. We appreciate every kind word, every dollar, every prayer and especially your attendance here today.
Thank you, we love you,
The Mason Family
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