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Fayetteville Observer, North Carolina, December 11, 2020
James Milton Bass Sr.
Fayetteville?Mr. James Milton Bass Sr., 84, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Sampson County on June 15, 1936 to the late Lonnie D. and Tempie J Bass. He was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters, the Rev. Bernice G. Bass Newberry Bass, Crafton D. Bass, Johnson Bass, Howard Bass, Shelton Bass, Lonnie Bass, Crotia Blanchard, Irma Peterson, and Alease Compton.
Milton graduated from North Carolina State University in 1958. He was a teacher for five years and was the director of Cumberland Sheltered Workshop for thirty years. Milton owned a sporting goods store for many years. His love for God's creation of animals, especially buffaloe, prompted him to open Jambbas Ranch, which he ran for years. He was an active member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Through the ups and downs of life, his faith never wavered.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna Jean Bass of Fayetteville; one brother Carl G. Bass of Clinton; one sister, Alice Royal of Salemburg; five children, Sabrina Gibson and husband, Marvin of South Riding Virginia, Becky Connor and husband David of Granite Falls, North Carolina, and Anita Vestal and husband Mark, Beth Brock and husband Craig, and James M. Bass II and wife Sandy, all of Fayetteville, sixteen grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
He was a loving husband, dad, brother, son, uncle, papa, and friend to all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 4170 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville North Carolina, 28312.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Buchanan officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com.
Services are entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301.
1940 Federal Census of South Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina
Lonnie D. Bass - 47 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Head - Farmer
Tempie - 45 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Wife - Keeping House
Bernice - 22 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son - Farm Laborer on farm
Newberry - 21 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son - Farm Laborer on farm
Crafton - 19 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Erma - 16 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Johnson - 15 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Howard - 14 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Alease - 12 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Shelton - 11 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Jackson - 9 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Alice - 6 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Milton - 3 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Carl G. - 2 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Sunday, October 2, 1955
Miss Lamb is the daughter of Mrs. Edwin Turlington Lamb of Ingold and the late Mr. Lamb. Her engagement to James Milton Bass, son of Mrs. Lonnie D. Bass of Clinton and the late Mr. Bass is announced by her mother. A November wedding is planned.
News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Thursday, December 1, 1955
Miss Lamb Becomes Bride In Ingold Baptist Church
Ingold - Miss Anna Jean Lamb, daughter of Mrs. Edwin T. Lamb of Ingold, became the bride of James Milton Bass, son of Mrs. Lonnie D. Bass of Clinton, on November 23 in the Ingold Baptist Church.
The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend A Douglas Aldrich, of Raleigh, brother-in-law of the bride. A program of wedding music was rendered by Mrs. D. J. Royal and James Turlington, both of Salemburg.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Earl Lamb, of Mebane. Her gown was of Chantilly lace and tulle, fashioned with a rounded neckline with designs of seed pearls on the lace bodice over taffeta. Her bouffant skirt was of nylon net and tulle over taffeta. Her fingertip veil, outlined with lace, was attached to a tiara of seed pearls and sequins, and she carried a white Bible mounted with a white orchid, showered with French carnations.
The maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Merritt, of Salemburg wore a gown of moss green velveteen and tulle over taffeta. She carried a bouquet of bronze Indianapolis mums.
Judy Aldrich, niece of the bride, was flower girl and Joe Aldrich, nephew, of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bridegroomâ??s brother, Howard Bass of Dunn, served as best man. Ushers were Bobby Lamb, brother of bride and Ray Gaddy, Crafton Bass of Salemburg and Lonnie Bass of Clinton, brothers of the bridegroom.
The brideâ??s mother was attired in a deep mauve iridescent dress with an orchid corsage. The bridegroomâ??s mother wore a blue gray dress with matching accessories and an orchid.
After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will be at home in Salemburg.
For travel the bride wore a dark tweed suit with black accessories.
Mrs. Bass was recently graduated from Pineland Colege where she will work in the office of the registrar. Mr. Bass is a student at Edwards Military Institute where he is an assistant coach in the physical education department.
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