Gastonia, NC Mark "Ace" Mason, 52, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born August 26, 1960 in Gaston County, son of Vickie Melton Conner and the late, Marshal A. "Buddy" Mason. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. At the request of Mark and his family, there will be no funeral service, only the receiving of friends. In addition to his mother he is survived by: his wife, Debra Harvey Mason; brother, Tony Mason; step-mother, Pat Mason; numerous cousins. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Vermelle Gordon and Jack Melton, Mr. & Mrs. Marvin A. Mason. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, for The Robin Johnson House, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Donor's choice. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com