Chief Barney Mason Sr left this world he so proudly served on May 30, 2014. His life began in a one room tent with a pot belly stove for cooking and heating in Boling, TX on March 31, 1930. He was raised and attended school in Boling and eventually served his country in the Korean Conflict from July 11, 1951 – April 11, 1953 when he was honorably discharged. He then began his career with the Bay City PD with a staff of only one police car, two officers and the chief.

Shortly after, he met and married the love of his life Patsy Hubbard Mason whom he spent the rest of his life with. He then joined a men's softball league where he played as a star pitcher for the Butterkrust Old Pros followed by the Lone Star Magic Caps for many years. After a few years as an officer, he was promoted to chief and unselfishly served the city in this position until his retirement in 1988. He considered law enforcement his "calling" and enjoyed every minute of it. Afterwards, he spent most of his time at Bay City Country Club playing golf and dominoes with his same group of friends until days before his passing. He also enjoyed fishing in Matagorda and walking the track every morning. Grandchildren were always a priority, and he loved taking them for rides in the golf buggy at the country club. He had numerous awards and accomplishments throughout his life, but most recently was honored by the American Legion and Bay City Calvary for 60 years of service to his country and community.

Even though he was a man of few words, everyone knew him as a warm hearted soul full of positivity and kindness. In his final stages of life, he was thankful to all of the doctors, nurses and aides who provided such great care to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Sr and Mildred Mason, brothers Jesse Jr and Roy Mason.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patsy Hubbard Mason of Bay City, son Barney Mason Jr and his wife Sandra of Bay city, daughter Patti Kapalski and her husband Charles of West Columbia, grandchildren Ashley Horak and husband Steven, Scott Mason, Shelley Mason, great granddaughter Paige Horak and soon to be great granddaughter Mollie Kate Horak along with numerous other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Friends may sign the guest book from 11:00 AM until service time Monday. Pallbearers will be James Pawlosky, Steven Horak, Scott Mason, Jimmy Folmar, Mason Ledwig and John Krenek. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Daugherty, Jimmy Williams, James Mullins, Babe Markowsky, Buzz Murphy, Buck Head, Dee Brainerd, Wilbur Chambers and all members of the Bay City Country Club.