| Notes |
- Jonesboro Sun, Arkansas, May 11, 2021
James Albert Bassett
JONESBORO - James Albert Bassett, 77, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 5, 1943, in Manila to Albert and Geraldine Vastbinder Bassett.
He was a hardworking man. James worked for Sears for 30 years before retiring. He then went to work for St. Bernards Medical Center for 11 years.
He enjoyed golf, gardening and taking care of chickens. He loved playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Bassett; a son Mike Bassett (Tracey) of Jonesboro; two daughters, Cindi Gosha (Mike) and Janet Rusher, all of Jonesboro; two brothers, Richard Bassett (Pat) of Brookland and Bob Bassett (Patti) of Jonesboro; four sisters, Nita Roe of Paragould, Linda Peters (Dave) of Portland, Ind., Meredith Farris (Johnny) of Pontotoc, Miss., and Shirley Davis of Leachville; three grandchildren, Lauren Ray (Josh) of Jonesboro, Dalton Gallion (Rachel) of Harrisburg and Sean Bassett (Shania) of Jonesboro; and two great-grandchildren, Ansley Gallion and Stella Ray.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dennis Bassett.
A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home. Services will begin at noon with Dr. Johnny Hutchison officiating. Burial will be private.
|
Bassett Family Association Database
1943 - 2021 (77 years)