Charles Stephen (Steve) Mason died on August 23, 2020 after a long life filled with many blessings. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio in 1926 to Francis and Paul Mason, Steve grew up on a chicken farm in Ohio as the youngest of three. His older siblings Mary Jane (Mason) Ewing and Robert Mason preceded him in death. Steve was active in sports and music throughout his life. He followed his older brother into WWII, enlisting in the U.S. Navy as soon as he turned 18. Steve served as a radio operator on a repair ship in the South Pacific. He returned home from the war and instead of going to work for his uncle's bakery, Steve attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where he received a degree in Business and was a member of the ATO fraternity. He met the love of his life there, Mary Catherine (Mary Kay) Vanica, also from Bellefontaine, whom he married upon his graduation from college in 1950. After many years in Bellefontaine, Steve followed a career path that took his young family to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he worked as a Materials Manager for Singer Cobble for many years. Steve was very active in his church, coached softball for his daughters, and was an active volunteer.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Mary Kay Mason, his three daughters Claudia Bargiel (Pete), Susan Gilbert (Ron), and Jenny Mason (Jodi Barry). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Josh Freeman, Jennifer Rodriguez, Shae Luke, and Chandler Gilbert, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated and loving staff at The Terrace on Mountain Creek who have cared for our parents so lovingly over the last six years.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 28 ^, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hixson, TN, where Steve and Mary Kay have been members since moving to Chattanooga in 1967.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the church.

The family requests that all wear masks and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, or Chattanooga Community Kitchen.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423)531-3975.