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- Altus Times
Oklahoma
June 2010
Matthew Bassett
Matthew Bassett, 74, of Altus, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at the Clinton Regional Hospital.
Matt was born November 13, 1935, in Tarrytown, New York, to Edwin Woodrow Bassett and Mary (Evans) Bassett. He joined the US Air Force and proudly served his country for 20 years before retiring February 10, 1973. His time in the military included two tours in Vietnam as well as serving with the Air Force Honor Team for two years. He then became a Deputy Sheriff in Jackson County for eight years. Matt also was a truck driver with CFI for 15 years. Along with his other varied interests, Matt was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Teddy, Robert and Hank; and by one sister, Katherine.
Matt is lovingly survived by his devoted wife Inez of the home in Altus; two daughters, Debbie Bassett and her special friend Sheila Smith of Altus, and Gaye Bassett of Norman; two sons, Matthew Bassett Jr. and wife Kellie of Sanford, North Carolina, and Mark Bassett and wife Della of Sayre; four grandchildren, Abrum, Tori, Matthew III, and Chalton; two great-grandchildren, Ariana and Isabella; a brother-in-law, Buddy Pumroy and wife Pam of Plant City, Florida.; a sister-in-law, Norma Byrum of Altus; many nieces and nephews including Beth McNichels, Patty Tropposso, Hank Jr. and Kenny Bassett; and special friends Michael and Dana Fall of Bethany, and Carol and Darrell Barke of Athens, Alabama.Memorial services with military honors have been set for 10 a.m., Monday in the Veterans section at Altus City Cemetery with Jerry Don Henry officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Online tributes can be made to the family at www.lowell-tims.com.
1940 Federal Census of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York (11 Apr 1940)
Edwin W. Bassett - 56 - M - Head - Tarrytown, New York - Accountant P.W.A.
Mary - 45 - F - Wife - Tarrytown, New York
Robert - 19 - M - Son - Tarrytown, New York - Attendant Gas Station
Edwin Jr. - 18 - M - Son - Tarrytown, New York - Clerk Book Industry
Kathryn - 16 - F - Daughter - Tarrytown, New York
Henry - 14 - M - Son - Tarrytown, New York
Matthew - 4 - M - Son - New York
(Living at 121 Main Street)
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