Born: Feb. 22, 1954

Died: Nov. 13, 2012

Gregory Eugene Mason, 58, of East Main Street, Niles, Mich., died on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2012 at his home unexpectedly, but of natural causes. He was born Feb. 22, 1954 in Niles to George W. Mason and Carolyn J. (Dixon) Mason.

Gregory graduated in 1973 from Northeast High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. He returned to Niles after graduation and was a clerk at Save-A-Lot grocery store. He enjoyed listening to music, watching NFL football and was a huge Chicago Bears fan.

He is survived by his sibling Tina Anderson of Oakland, Calif., his nephew Charles Anderson of Oakland, Calif., his Aunt Menella Leath of Niles, Mich., and many cousins.

The family will gather privately for services. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Donations in memory of Gregory may be made to American Diabetes Association.