Richard Mason's Obituary
Richard Neil Mason, born November 15, 1949 in Memphis, TN, died October 8, 2011 at the age of 61 in Memphis, TN. He was born the ninth of nine children, and one of seven brothers. He attended Treadwell High School and The University of Memphis, where he received his degree in Business. He was the founder and owner of Forms and Supplies, Inc. and Mister Company. During his life, he was the President of the Exchange Club of Memphis, he enjoyed Memphis Basketball, Golf at Memphis National, and celebrating life with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol Mason; his children, Neil Mason and Christina Mason Freund; his son-in-law, Stephen Freund; his brothers, Raymond Mason, Fred Mason, Len Mason; his sister, Nora Walden; and his many other family members around Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O. Mason, his brothers, Robert Mason, Wayne Mason, William Mason, and his sister, Elizabeth Adkins. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 11, at Memorial Park on Poplar Avenue from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at Christ The King Lutheran Church on Park Avenue at 11 am. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Exchange Club of Memphis or Christ the King Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at
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