Arthur John Mason Sr.

Arthur John Mason, Sr. , 86, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Arthur was born on January 13, 1927 to the late Camille Joseph Mason and Adelina Dore Mason in New Iberia, Louisiana, and lived most of his life in the Nederland and Port Arthur area. He was a retired butcher from the Golden Steer Grocery Store and Cho’s Superrete in Port Arthur. Arthur served his country in the U.S. Navy Sea Bee’s during WWII.

A memorial service will be 6:00 PM Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Rev. Kevin Badeaux officiating.

Arthur was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Lee Mason. He is survived by his wife, Mable Mason of Nederland; two sons, Art Mason Jr. and his wife, Amanda of Orangefield and John Mason and his wife, Jacquelyn of Port Arthur; cousin Beverly Bourque; four grandchildren, David, Tra’, Courtney, and Casey Mason.