Larry Lee Bassett descends from William Bassett of Plymouth as follows:
William Bassett and wife Elizabeth
William Bassett (b. 1624) and wife Mary Rainsford
William Bassett (b. 1656) and wife Rachel Willison
William Bassett (b. 1681) and wife Abigail Bourne
William Bassett (b. 1711) and wife Lydia Smith
Rufus Bassett (b. 1757) and wife Jedidah Handy
Nymphas Bassett (b. 1785) and wife Thankful Ann Bruce
Samuel Bassett (b. 1815) and wife Permelia Drake
Roscoe Owens Bassett and wife Grace Angeline Lee
Roscoe Larry Bassett
Larry Lee Bassett
Bassett License Plate from Bassett Pontiac GMC from a visit there in the 1990’s.
The Star Press, November 27, 2016
Larry L. Bassett, 77 (1939-2016) (Picture included)
MUNCIE – Larry L. Bassett, 77, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016.
He was born February 2, 1939 in Alexandria. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1957 and married his middle school sweetheart Lonita (Friend) one year later.
After the sudden death of his father at a very young age, Larry was encouraged by a mentor to gain experience in accounting, finance, and sales to learn how to run a small business. These experiences led to a successful thirty-five-year career as a dealer principal of car and truck dealerships, including General GMC Truck Sales and Bassett Pontiac-GMC Truck. Throughout his career, Larry participated in The Junto Club, Ball State Business Roundtable, various car and truck industry organizations, and the GM President’s Roundtable.
In addition to his wife, Lonita, Larry is survived by his son, Steve Bassett (Amy) of Muncie; his daughter, Susan Helfrich (Patrick) of Muncie; grandchildren, Rachel Danziger (Jeff) of Worthington, OH, Lindley Bassett of West Palm Beach, FL, Adam Helfrich (Jennifer) of West Lafayette and Max Helfrich of Muncie; one brother, Jerry Bassett (Georgia) of Alexandria; aunt, Mary Bassett of Alexandria; brother-in-law, Tom Friend (Pam) of Anderson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Mildred (McCarty) Bassett.
Friends and family may call at The Meeks Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Road from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, P.O. Box 807, Muncie, IN 47308-9901 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. .
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com