Christopher Lee Mason, from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area left this life to go to a better place on April 1st, 2022.  He is at peace now.

Chris, also known as 40 oz. Prophet to many in the music and art world, was born September 7, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa.  He lived most of his life in the Iowa City Cedar Rapids area.  Chris attended Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, and then received an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City.

Chris enjoyed art activities over the years.  He had many jobs completing building size murals and other art projects.  He was very talented when it came to art, mainly graffiti style and portraits.  Chris worked as an apprentice tattoo artist in several shops in the surrounding areas.  He was also known for his DJ skills and performed at many festivals and events over the years.  He also loved to skateboard and cook fabulous meals.

Chris is survived by his mother Sue Prymek of Oxford, Iowa, brother Dakota Prymek also of Oxford, Iowa, son Blaze Mason of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter Kaitlyn Pundt of Homestead, Iowa and son Tristan Lee Hatfield of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, paternal grandparents Earl and Helen Mason of Mason City, Iowa and Uncle Greg Mason of Garrison.

Family members preceded in death are his father Roderick Mason, maternal grandparents Ward and Ruth Bartusch, stepfather Smoe Prymek, aunt Sandra Bartusch, and uncle Stuart Bartusch.

The body will be cremated.  There will be no public viewing or services.  A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of the care for Chris.  Memorials can be donated to the Shelter House of Iowa City or any homeless shelter or drug treatment agency for those in need.