Dr. Wayne M. Mason

January 30, 1957 - August 10, 2016

Dr. Wayne M. Mason . . . . . . . . . was born in Glasgow, Kentucky the son of the late Elbert T. Mason Sr. and Florence Marie Mason, on January 30, 1957. He attended grade school at Ralphe Bunche Elementary and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1975. Wayne further his education receiving his Undergraduate Degree in Biology (emphasis in Wildlife Ecology and Conversation) from Western KY University in 1979 and his Masters Degree in Wildlife Biology (Specialty in Ornithology-birds) a joint program between Tennessee Tech. University and Western KY University in 1981. Wayne completed his coursework for the PhD (University of Louisville) in 1990 with emphasis in Physiological Ecology. Dr. Mason retired June 30, 2013, as a Professor in the Biology Department from Western KY University after 31 years He served as the chief advisor for Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Chiropractic, and Science undeclared students. He was also the overseer of the Human Anatomy and Physiology division of the department. Dr. Mason had received many recognitions and awards including “Distinguished Alumni” Glasgow High School, several Teacher of the Year awards, including the Ogden College of Science and Technology’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and the University-wide Teacher of the Year award. Dr. Mason was a past winner of the American Ornithologist’s Union Student award, past President and Vice President of the South Central KY Audubon Society, past President and Vice President of the KY Ornithologist Society, co-editor of the Kentucky Warbler (publication of the KY Ornithological Society) and a past winner of Black Achiever Award (presented by Barren County Family YMCA). Dr. Mason was a member of Taylor Chapel A.M.E. Church Dr. Mason loved the outdoors, bird watching, hiking, fishing were a part of his leisure. He formerly coach softball and basketball for the Warren County Youth League. While enjoying playing his guitar, photography, reading and watching horror movies with his children. Dr. Mason married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart Martha Bryant, on, August 12, 1978. This union was blessed with two children McKenzie and Ian-Michael; and two grandchildren Meeiah and Tayte. The love and joy Dr. Mason shared with his wife, children and grandchildren will also be remember and treasured by his sister Anna (Ron) Lewis; aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews,mother-in-law Eva S. Gibson, other relatives, former students, colleagues and friends. Besides his parents, Dr. Mason was predeceased by his brother, Elbert T. Mason, Jr.; grandparents, Florence Murphy Stonewall, Charles Lester Stonewall, Sr., Emma Ann Mason and Rev. A.B. Mason; a special father figure, Frank Wade; several aunts and uncles. "In Lieu of flowers contributions to Taylor Chapel A.M.E.Church" 503 Clay Street - Bowling Green, KY 42101 Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son