John Mason Hinson, Sr., age 63, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2013 at CMC- NorthEast. No formal services will be held. Mr. Hinson was born on June 30, 1949, to the late George Lee Hinson and the late Elsie Kennedy Hinson. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Henley Mason, and one sister, Juanita Mason. John is survived by his loving wife Linda Hinson, of the home; two sons, John Mason Hinson, Jr. of Oakboro, and Andy Hinson of Oakboro; a brother, L.J. Mason of Florida; and a sister Mary Harris of Tennessee. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Hinson family.