Gary Spencer "Spinner" Mason's Obituary
Gary Spencer “Spinner” Mason, Jr., 50, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Gary was born June 5, 1966, in Decatur, the son of Gary Spencer and Susan Frances (Gronkowski) Mason, Sr. He started his 25 plus year career with Firestone in Decatur, then transferred to Oklahoma, Tennessee and currently resided in Des Moines, Iowa. He was an active member of United Steelworkers Local 310. Gary loved riding his Harley, fishing, and most of all loved his family and making people laugh.
He is survived by his parents, Gary and Susan Mason of Decatur; sister, Tracy Mason of Decatur; niece, Malissa and Jake Markham of Oreana; great-nephew, Mason Markham; step-sister, Tina Mason of Hartsburg, IL; step-brother, Tony Mason of Virginia; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Gary “Spinner” Mason, Jr. will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home before the service. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.
The family of Gary “Spinner” Mason, Jr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Gary “Spinner” Mason, Jr.: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/RFMF892L5CQZHP68
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