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James ?Jocko? Allen Bassett
December 30, 1939 ? August 1, 2003
Mr. James A. Bassett, age 63, died Friday, August 1, 2003 at home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 30, 1939 to Harold & Joan Olsen Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a 1958 graduate of Muskegon High School & graduated from Kendall School of Design in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army & was a member of the American Legion Post #69. Having been associated with the family business for over 50 years, Jim was the owner of Bassett Drapery & Awning until retiring in 2000. He attended McGraft Congregational Church, was a lifelong member of the Port City Beagle Club, was a charter member of the Fraternity of Roaches & Sponsors Committee member of Ducks Unlimited. Jim loved the outdoors & was an avid sportsman.
SURVIVORS
Mother, Joan Bassett of Whitehall, MI; his brother, Robert Bonnie Bassett of Muskegon, MI; 2 nephews, Mike Gina Bassett of OH & Steve Marianne Bassett of Muskegon, MI; a niece, Shelly Bill Groethe of Whitehall, MI; 2 grand-nephews, Jarrett & Cole; 1 grand-niece, Jessica & many loyal lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold in 2001 & by a brother, David in 1937.
SERVICE
Tuesday, August 5, 2003, 1:00 PM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Dr. Gerald Wahr officiating. Interment at Restlawn Cemetery.
VISITATION
Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Hospice-VNS Clock - Muskegon
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