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Matthew V. Bassett, Sr.

Male 1935 - 2010  (74 years)


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  • Name Matthew V. Bassett 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Born 13 Nov 1935  Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 926686853988634BB296B969FF333B418A8D 
    Died 9 Jun 2010  Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Altus City Cemetery, Altus, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 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)
    Person ID I62  511B Isaac Bassett of New York
    Last Modified 6 Sep 2015 

    Father Edwin Woodson Bassett, Sr.,   b. Jul 1884, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1961, Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Mother Mary Nash Evans,   b. 20 Mar 1891, Yonkers, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep 1975, Dobbs Ferry, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F17  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leona Inez Pumroy,   b. 15 Aug 1938, Altus, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 2013, Altus, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 31 Mar 1956  Vernon, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Debbie Bassett
     2. Gaye Bassett
    +3. Matthew Bassett, Jr.
     4. Mark Bassett
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2015 
    Family ID F21  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart