Ken Mason, age 71 of Bentonville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village in Bentonville. Ken was born in Hiwasse, Arkansas on October 5, 1941 to Dennis Lionel and Alice Katherine (Law) Mason. Ken graduated from Bentonville High School and served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. On December 18, 1987 he married Marcy Nieman and they were married for over 25 years. Ken retired from Walmart with 20 plus years and also worked as Freelance Photojournalist and Radio Broadcaster for KAMO and was a member of the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Rogers. He served his community as a member of the Bentonville City Council and volunteered for the Bentonville Fire Department. Ken enjoyed weather spotting and amateur radio operating, traveling and being outside, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, Ken is survived by his wife Marcy Mason of the home; his father, Dennis Mason of Rogers; five sons, David Mason and wife Tina of Rogers; John Mason of Centerton; Miles Mason and wife Sonya of Bentonville; Scot Mason and wife Lois of Rogers; Jarod Mason and wife Tonya of Rogers; two step-sons, Jeff Wilson and wife Schelley of Centerton; Tim Wilson and wife Debi of Texas; two step daughters, Heidi Hernandez and husband Art of Kansas City, Missouri; Heather Midgette and husband Evan of Texas; one sister, Patricia Means and husband Homer of Rogers; twenty five grandchildren, Laura, Nicholas, Colby, Brianna, Chandler, Bella, Alex, Micah, Chloe, Brandon, Alyssa, Hayden, Garrett, Hailey, Jacob, Abby, Connolly, Madi, Hannah, Isaac, Emma, Addie, Allie, Trey, and Rebekah; one niece, Sherry of Bentonville, numerous other relatives, and many friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the New Hope Assembly of God Church (2626 West New Hope Road) in Rogers. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Rogers. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwasse, Arkansas with Military Honors. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Visitation 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
New Hope Assembly of God Church 2626 West New Hope Road, Rogers, Arkansas
Funeral 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
New Hope Assembly of God Church 2626 West New Hope Road, Rogers, Arkansas
Interment Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hiwasse, Arkansas with Military Honors