Kenneth Randall Mason

July 16, 1943 - April 01, 2011

Obituary For Kenneth Randall Mason

Kenneth Randall Mason of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the age of 67. He graduated from East Carolina University, served in the NC National Guard, retired from Sprint and from the State of North Carolina Department of Information Technology Services, and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Ken is survived by his wife Jeanette Mason, daughter Captain (select) Cynthia M. Womble, US Navy, and husband Thomas F. Womble IV of Norfolk, VA, daughter Elizabeth M. Barger and husband Kelly R. Barger of Warsaw, NC, step son Jeffery W. Pylant, grandsons Michael R. Barger and Robert B. Womble, and brother Albert N. Mason, Jr, of Rocky Mount, NC. He is predeceased by parents Albert N. Mason, Sr, and Mina Mae Watkins Mason.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 3rd from 4pm to 6pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC. A grave side service will take place at Edgecombe Memorial Park in Tarboro, NC, on Monday, April 4th at 2pm with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation www.themmrf.org.

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September 01, 2020

Russell Mink

Working with Ken at Sprint made be a better employee. Although at times I thought he was a task master. Later in my career I soon realized in my management position that Ken had prepared me well. Ken was a good boss, friend, and supporter. Although I didn't see him in his latter yeas I will never forget the many wonderful memories of our Sprint days.
September 01, 2020

LT Greg S. KIker

We pray you find comfort during your time of loss. Just know that your Navy family is praying and thinking of you all. The Kiker Family
September 01, 2020

Bob Voron

Ken hired me and was an excellent manager, I know this because I tested his patience a few times. He impressed me immensely with his courage and determination to excel at work especially with his health issues. Also, he was kind enough to share and mentor me concerning work and personal issues. I will miss him.
September 01, 2020

Carlton & Lola Drewery

Please know we are thinking of you all and sending our thoughts and prayers your way during this very sad time.
September 01, 2020

Sandra Barnes

I was so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I know he has been battling his disease for a very long time. Ken was the person who hired me at SIPS in 1995 as his secretary. He was the one that gave me that foot in the door and the opportunity to change my career. It was a pleasure working for him and he will be missed.
September 01, 2020

Dean and Diane Lamont

Diane and I met Ken in our church sponsored cancer support group shortly after Ken was diagnosed with his disease. Ken had been told that his disease could not be cured and his time was limited. While in the group, Ken became a very strong individual, learned that hugs to sick people are important and became one of the most positive and supportive people in our group. He helped many newly diagnosed patients to cope with the bad news and gave them strength and hope for the future. I truly believe that Ken's positive mental attitude and desire to live helped him beat the odds to live another 18 years. I can see the big guy now in heaven with no more pain and suffering, hugging strangers and helping others. Ken became one of my heroes. Even though he didn't like the changes in his condition, Ken learned to accept his new normal. God bless you Ken and your family. Love, Dean and Diane Lamont Raleigh, N.C.