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Nathan Gray Bass

Male 1937 - 2017  (80 years)

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  • Name Nathan Gray Bass 
    Birth 21 Jan 1937  Wayne County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID B97342B4FED674469B983FFF7E19DD801517 
    Death 22 Apr 2017 
    Burial Kenly Cemetery, Kenly, Johnston County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Wilson Daily Times
      North Caroilna
      Sunday, April 23, 2017
      Nathan Gray Bass
      Kenly - Nathan Gray Bass, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at Wilson Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. Nathan was born in Wayne County on Jan. 21, 1937, to the late Percy and Viola Rose Bass. Ever a humble man, Nathan lived every day of his life as a servant to God. His love of God and his faith were paramount in his life followed closely by his love for his family, church and friends. Always friendly and ready for a chat with everyone who knew him, Nathan was the same every time you saw him. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kenly Funeral Service. A service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Kenly Funeral Service with the Reverend David Currie officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Kenly Cemetery. Nathan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sue Harrell Bass; son, Steve Kearney of Kenly; daughter, Beth Bass of Kenly; brothers, Percy Glenn Bass and wife Jean of Kenly, and Tom Bass and wife Sharon of Hampton, Virginia; sisters, Eloise Hinnant of Hampton, Virginia, and Clara Pearson and husband Danny of Lucama; grandchildren, Jordan Elisabeth Kearney and William Walker Kearney; and his great-grandson and little buddy, Ethan James McLamb. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Rose Bass, and his brothers Bobby Bass and Aaron Bass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to Piney Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Louise Cuddington, 2201 Piney Grove Church Road, Kenly, North Carolina 27542. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kenlyfs.com.
    Person ID I40646  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 1 Nov 2019 

    Father Percy Bass,   b. 12 Oct 1907, Cross Roads Township, Wilson County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Aug 1969, Wilson County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Viola Rose,   b. 9 Oct 1914   d. 28 Feb 1964 (Age 49 years) 
    Family ID F14336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sue Harrell 
    Children 
     1. Susan Elizabeth (Beth) Bass,   b. 10 Aug 1966, Wilson County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 2019, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)
     2. Stephen Walker Bass
     3. Anna Rose Bass,   b. 7 Jun 1972   d. 8 Jan 1978 (Age 5 years)
    Family ID F14337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2019