William "Bill" Mask, age 85, of Ellenboro

William "Bill" Mask, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.

Bill was born May 13, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Jack Mask and Alma Ford. Bill was a graduate of Cool Springs High School class of 1961 and worked as a Tech Supervisor at the Cone Mills for 42 years. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Forest City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Katie Moore, Joan Moore and Brenda Harris; brother, Bobby Mask; and son Junior Mask.

Those left to honor his legacy include his wife of 42 years, Peggy Kennedy Mask; daughter, Rita Rumfelt (Jimmy) of Cliffside; stepsons, David Hughes and Michael Hughes of Pittsburgh, PA and Johnny Hughes of Fort Rucker, AL; brother, Jimmy Mask of Shelby; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 19 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.