Gary Leon "Bear" Mason
December 3, 1986 - December 15, 2020
Gary Leon “Bear” Mason, Jr., 34 formerly of Pittsburg, KS died December 15, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO. He was a resident of Galena Nursing Center. He was born December 3, 1986 in Ft. Scott, KS the son of Gary Mason, Sr. and Diana Holland. Bear was an avid band member in high school. He played saxophone and guitar. Survivors include his mother Diana Mason of Frontenac, KS; his father Gary Mason, Sr. and wife Tabatha of Topeka, KS, siblings: Kristen, Kaliegh, Bernadette, Erin, Emil, Declan, Padariq, Anselm, Elijah, Seamus and Anthaneous along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Jerry Mason, maternal grandfather Jerry Holland, aunt Cheryl Mason and a cousin James O’Dell. Family will receive friends from 1-4pm, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Pitt State Music Dept.; these can be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.
Gary Leon “Bear” Mason, Jr., 34 formerly of Pittsburg, KS died December 15, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO. He was a resident of Galena Nursing Center. He was born December 3, 1986 in Ft. Scott, KS the son of Gary Mason, Sr.... View Obituary & Service Information