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Raymond Eugene Bass, Sr.
September 5, 1927 ? October 12. 2016
On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Raymond Eugene ?Ray? Bass, Sr., 89, of Knob Noster, was greeted at Heaven?s gates by his loving parents, Louis ?LB? and Geneva Bass, two brothers, Harold and Dean, and one son, Finis. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.
He was born in Knob Noster on September 5, 1927, the son of Louis B. and Geneva (Calvert) Bass.
In 1946 Raymond joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served for 20 years. He retired as a Sgt. First Class. After he retired he returned to his home of Knob Noster where he owned and operated multiple successful businesses for many years (Bass Trucking Company and Mr. B?s Convenient Store). He spent many years as a public servant in the capacities of city councilman, alderman, Mayor Pro Tem, and Mayor.
In August of 1966 he married the love of his life, Idella ?Del? Dickinson. To this union two of his children, Eric and Tonya were born. They were married for 50 wonderful years. He was an amazing husband, father and friend who volunteered his time to ?Many? sports teams as a wonderful coach and mentor.
Raymond leaves many to cherish his wonderful memories: his wife, Idella Bass; three sons: Ray Bass, Jr. (Vicki) of Brown Deer, WI, Keith Bass of Higginsville, MO, and Eric Bass (Christi) of San Antonio, TX; two daughters: Melanie Carr (Deoral) of Enid, OK, and Tonya Gresham (Bryant) of Kansas City, MO; four sisters: Juanita Benton of Higginsville, MO, Betty Benton (Travis) of Higginsville, MO, Mary Steward of Knob Noster, MO, Janet ?Sue? Winters (Elbert) of Knob Noster, MO; three brothers: Joseph Bass, Lawerence ?Sonny? Bass (Dorothy) both of Warrensburg, MO, Wayne Bass (Marie) of Odessa, MO; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11 am at the Charity Christian Revival Center with Apostle Willie Shields officiating. Interment will follow in Knob Noster Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Theo, Greg, Ny, Preston, and Peyton Bass and Jordan Gresham. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Bass, Jr., Keith, Eric, and London Bass, Deoral Carr, and Bryant Gresham. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 9 am until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer?s Association and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1927 - 2016 (89 years)