Franklin Mason

Franklin Mason, age 86, of Spring Lake, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

He was born in Harnett County on December 24, 1934 to the late Walter Mason and Thelma Porter Mason.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters Geraldine Mason, Grace Holland and Helen Strickland.  Frank owned and operated a pest control company for many years.  He was a faithful member of Northwood Temple for 46 years where he served as an usher. He served his country in the US Navy.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lynn Dean Mason; son Frank Mason, Jr. and wife Lynn Walker and daughter Heather of Vass; stepdaughter Rhonda Whaley and husband Aaron of Spring Lake; brother Ray Mason and wife Carolyn of Spring Lake; and many special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Northwood Temple Pentecostal Church in Fayetteville.  The funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM with Rev. Dr. John Hedgepeth officiating.  Burial will follow in Gourd Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or FirstHealth Hospice, 251 Campground Road, West End, NC 27376.

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