Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Bob Mason

Jan 11th, 1939 - Jan 26th, 2019

     Bobby "Bob" Gene Mason, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at his home.

     Bob was born January 11, 1939, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Ralph E. and Anna E. “Betty” (Catt) Mason.  He married Shirley A. (Henson) Burkett Mason on December 8, 1985.  Shirley preceded him in death July 17, 2013.

     Bob worked as a welder for Ashland Pipeline for over 23 years.  He was a member of Flora Community of Christ Church where he also served as a minister.  Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

     Survivors include a brother: Jerry Mason of Bakersfield, California; a sister: Teresa Bayler (husband Randy) of Olney; a stepdaughter-in-law: Angela Burkett of Flora; 4 step-grandchildren: Joshua Burkett of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Deanna Burkett of Sheffield, Alabama, Jacob Burkett (wife Laura)  of Salem, and Jonah Burkett (wife Tricia) of Flora; a step-granddaughter-in-law: Sara Burkett of Flora; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and 2 nieces and 4 nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Ann O’Donnell (husband Bill); stepson: Terry Burkett; and step-grandson: Charles “Chuck” Burkett.

     Friends and family are invited to a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Flora Community of Christ Church.  Interment will be private in Elmwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Flora Public Library, and will be accepted through the funeral home.  Frank & Bright Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.