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William (Bill) Earl Bassett

Male - 2019


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  • Name William (Bill) Earl Bassett 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 4BFD49A70F5E504798389BF05731D102F286 
    Died 30 May 2019 
    Notes 
    • Pensacola News Journal, June 5, 2019
      William Bassett (Picture included)

      Mobile - William "Bill" Earl Bassett, Sr, 82, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was a native of Mobile, Alabama and graduated from Murphy High School (1955). He was a loving father and husband and a Christian.

      He was preceded in death by his parents George and Bonnie Bassett; son, Shane; brother, Richard; and his wife Carolyn.

      Bill served in the Army receiving training as a medic and paratrooper. Later, he made over 1,000 jumps as a skydiver into regional sporting and community events.

      While he made his home in Pensacola, Bill always considered himself a Mobilian. He was in every way a true "Southern Gentleman" and his Bama roots ran as deep as the Crimson Tide.

      Bill worked in banking most of his life, starting as a cashier. Through his dedication and perseverance, he quickly ascended to the executive ranks, achieving the position of president with several financial institutions. He had a long and distinguished career prior to his retirement.

      Two of Bill's passions were history and travel. He and Carolyn would explore Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris and London. Domestically, both enjoyed vacationing to New York, the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, and Cajun Country. New Orleans was a second home and Mardi Gras parades were an annual occurrence. They traversed roads from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, and spent countless hours driving through country sides and back roads with their trusty dog Jean. Bill loved all animals and supported animal rescues and sanctuaries throughout the USA.

      Surviving family includes his sons: William Bassett, Jr (Eliza), Lowell Bassett (Deborah), and Robert Nabors (Anne); grandchildren Elizabeth Sweeney, Eric Sweeney, Jr., and Louis Bassett; great-granddaughter Lana Hawkins as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

      Visitation will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 5 from 6 - 8 p.m. with funeral services at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, June 6 at 11 a.m.

      Pallbearers are John Michael Bassett, Richard Bassett, Lowell Bassett, Bill Bassett, Robert Nabors, and Eric Sweeney, Jr.

      Honorary pallbearers: "The Guys."

      Donations can be made to the Pensacola Humane Society, Escambia County Animal Shelter, or the ASPCA.
    Person ID I3799  1B John Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 5 Jun 2019 

    Father George Richard Bassett, Sr.,   b. 31 Mar 1916,   d. 14 May 1967  (Age 51 years) 
    Mother Bonnie Lynn Joiner,   b. 7 Sep 1913, Salipta, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 2000  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 2 Apr 1932  Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1229  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Jo Anne Reed,   b. 20 Aug 1941, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jul 2012, Asheville, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 3 Feb 1962  Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. William Earl Bassett, Jr.
     2. Lowell Whittier Bassett
     3. Shane Dowling Bassett,   b. 11 Dec 1971,   d. 15 Sep 1988, Pensacola, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 16 years)
    Family ID F1407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Carolyn Brooks,   b. 17 Jul 1948,   d. 26 Mar 2015  (Age 66 years) 
    Family ID F1453  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart