George Mason

1935 - 2016

NEW CASTLE - George R. Mason, age 81 of New Castle, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. Son of the late Robert Reese and Martha Gray (Foree) Mason, he graduated with a degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Kentucky. George was the former President of New Castle United Citizens Bank where he served on the board of directors since 1960, and was the former President of New Castle Cemetery. George was a farmer, banker, and real estate broker. He was a member of the New Castle Lion's Club for over 50 years and was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church. George was preceded in death by a brother, Reese Foree Mason. George was a model to his family and an example of honor to his grandchildren, who will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. George is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nina (McCoun) Mason of New Castle; two daughters, Dianne Brammell (Jim) of New Castle and Martha Hill (Randy) of Winder, Georgia; two sons, Robert Mason of New Castle and George Mason, Jr. (Lora) of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, David Mason of Cincinnati and Leslie Mason of Anniston, Alabama; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Ernie Perry of Lexington. Bro. Cory Murashige, pastor of New Castle United Methodist Church, will be assisting. Visitation will be 5-8 PM on Monday, January 2 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home with interment in the New Castle Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Raisor, Roger Taylor, Jay Hall, Keith Perry, Jerry Brent, William Welty, Doug Schlosnagle, Mary Berry, Pat Whitaker, Kaitlin Muehling, Jenna Brammell & Elizabeth Mason. Active pallbearers will be Mason Brammell, Reese Brammell, Kyle Hill, Scott Hill, Isaac Mason & Bobby Foree. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the New Castle United Methodist Church.