James William Mason

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of William, E. Mason and the late Elizabeth (Albrecht) Mason.

Jim graduated from Holy Name High School, Reading PA, and enlisted in the Air Force shortly after graduation, where he proudly served for 24 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award, among many others. His Air Force career took him too many locations, Turkey, Korea and Crete, just to name a few. He was a member of the Air Force softball team and traveled the world playing his favorite sport.

He also worked for Destination San Antonio and Baptist Hospital San Antonio.

Jim loved sports, especially baseball/softball and loved watching his children play sports. Despite living in Texas, he continued to follow his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies teams.

He is survived by his five children; James W. Mason Jr. (Shelly) of Nixa Missouri, Amanda O’Steen, of Decatur, Alabama, Sarah (Kevin) Fagg of San Antonio, Texas, Hunter Mason and McKenna Mason, both of Boerne, Texas.

In addition to his father and children, four siblings; Suzanne Young of West Lawn, PA, Joanne (Harry) Castellucci of Sinking Spring, PA; William Mason of Reading, PA and Timothy (Cathy) Mason of Robesonia, PA survive him. He was also the proud grandfather to 6 grandchildren.

A funeral Service was held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas where he was interred. A memorial Service will be held May 6, 2017 at 1:00pm at St Mary's Catholic Church 222 South 12th Street, Reading, PA 19602.

Messages of condolences may be sent to Tim Mason @ [email protected] and contributions in Jim’s name may be sent to the Air Force Assistance Fund or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements under the direction of NEPTUNE SOCIETY - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.