Kenneth Mason

Kenneth Dean Mason, 83, of Springfield, Tennessee died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Mr. Mason was born on September 12, 1928 in Stratton, Neb. He lived in Chattanooga for many years and attended Brainerd Hills Baptist Church. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army. He worked for Kmart Corporation for 43 years and managed the Fort Oglethorpe Kmart for 16 years. He is survived by his wife Betty Mason; six children, Russell (Jill) Mason, Rebecca (Dale) Sparks, Peggy Sue Harden, Rochelle (Jerome) Hunt, Tara (Robert) White, Gary D. Mason; nine grandchildren, Jeremy and Zachary Sparks, Michael and Erin Mason, Danielle and Kelsey Harden, Erica Mason, Cody Mason, Hunter White; four great grandchildren and his beloved dog Samson.Please visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share words of comfort with the family.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. John Barber officiating.Interment in National Cemetery will take place at a later date.The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.