SUWANEE, Ga. – Robert “Bob” P. Mason, 72, of Suwanee, Ga., formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 7, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s while being cared for at home by his daughters, Lisa and Lorinda.

He was born on April 14, 1933, in Woodstock.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand and various other assignments. He was honorably discharged after 20 years of service to his country.

Besides his family, he also loved his dog, Cleo, and watching the Atlanta Braves.

He will be missed and was deeply loved by all. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who cared deeply for his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Payne and her husband, Steve, of Fortuna, Calif., Lorinda Hultquist and her husband, Todd, of Warner Robins, Ga., Lisa Mason and her partner, Joy Gilstrap, of Suwanee, Ga.; stepdaughters, Bonnie Seagroves and Brianna Bragg both of Apex, N.C.; grandchildren, Michelle, Josh, Ryan, Kayla, AJ; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, William Mason, Stewart R. Mason, both of South Paris, Maine, Sandra Mason of West Paris, Maine, Wayne Mason of Culletta, Okla., and Orene Dahre of Statesville, N.C.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Lou Mason; step-son, James O. Parrish; his parents, Charles B. and Georgie Mae Mason; and his siblings, Josephine Brown, Bessie Carll, Charles B. Jr., and Edmond Mason.