Russell Mason

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Russell J. Mason, 66, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville.

The son of John and Eva Monette Mason, he was born Jan. 23, 1949, in Bruce Crossing, Mich.

He graduated from Ewen High School in Ewen, Mich., and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan State University in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Russell was a mechanical engineer with ANO. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dorothy Corbin.

Survivors include two brothers, James Mason., of Joliet, Ill., and Frank Mason, of Sparta, Mo .; one sister, Catherine Mason, of Spring Valley, N.Y .; five nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at http://www.humphreyfuneral.com.