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- Florida Times-Union on March 24, 2013
Milton Bassett (Picture included)
BASSETT Milton Louie Mic Mic Bassett, 66, passed away on March 16, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Milton was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 29, 1947. After graduation from high school, he joined the air force. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, serving from 1964-1966. He was a sergeant with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Corrections Department, retiring after 36 years. He proudly served his country and his city for most of his life. After retirement he enjoyed his days outside with family and friends, and always had a story to tell and a hug to give. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie Walton and Marjorie June (Porter) Bassett; and Stepmother Gwen Bassett. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 32 years, Tammie; his two loving sons Michael and Steven; and sister Barbara Fender. Mic Mic is also survived by his two very special playmates and joys of his life, Troy Owen Howard (6) and Shyanne Karen Howard (4); along with numerous family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Monday March 25, 2013 at Noon at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home Main St. Chapel, 4315 Main St, Jacksonville. Interment will be at 2:30 at Jacksonville national Cemetery. Messages of condolences can be made to www.hardage-giddensmainst.com <http://www.hardage-giddensmainst.com/> Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com <http://Jacksonville.com/>
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