Fredrick “Fred” Eugene Mason, 71, of Independence, MO passed away at his home January 6, 2021. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday January 11, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to: Children’s Mercy Hospital 2401 Gillham Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38101.

Fred was born November 28, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Edward E. & Bertha M. (McFarland) Mason. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed all sports. Fred loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Fred enjoyed watching their sports and activities and never missed an event. To say he was a proud grandparent would be an understatement. Although he will be forever missed, he has left his family with many 

wonderful memories that they will cherish and find reason to laugh and smile in the coming days. He touched many lives and will be remembered as generous and caring.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents: Edward & Bertha Mason; sister: Kathy Mason.

Fred is survived by his 2 his children, daughter: Glenna Pike (Gary) of Independence, MO, son: Jeffrey Mason (Dawn) of Oak Grove, MO; 3 grandchildren: Derek Pike (Alex) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Mac Mason, Cameron Mason both of Independence, MO; 5 great-grandchildren: Aliya, Harden, Daisy, Colton, Xander; 2 brothers: Ronald Mason (Kay) of Naples, FL, Robert Mason of Independence, MO; sister: Karen Nead (Kenny) Kansas, KS several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog “Tinkerbell”.

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600