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- The Virginia-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 22 Jun 2001
Norman F. Bassett
NORFOLK - Norman Filmore "Buddy" Bassett, 67, of the 700 block of Muskogee
Ave., was called to Glory to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family
on June 20, 2001.
He never met a stranger and always had a hug for all.
Buddy was predeceased by his father, Merton Filmore Bassett, and leaves a host
of family and friends who will miss him terribly. He is survived by his
mother, Martha M. Bassett of Norfolk; and his brother, Ronald Lee Bassett of
Cleveland, Ohio. His beloved wife, Isla Lea Albertson Bassett - his friend and
soulmate of 47 years will be comforted by their children, Jeffrey Filmo
Bassett and wife, Barbara, Bonnie L. Ditto and husband, Russell, and Sherrie
M. Kroner, all of Norfolk. His legacy of grandchildren, David W. Newton,
Candice L. Umstot and husband, David, Russell L. Ditto III and wife, Carrie,
Timothy Filmore Anderson, Christopher P. Anderson, Jeremiah W. Kroner a
Joseph A. Kroner. He was looking forward to his great-grandchildren.
Buddy worked for E.T. Gresham, the Virginia Transit Co., and retired after 30
years as an inspector at the Public Works Contract Division Norfolk Nav
Base. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a
former board member of the Union Mission and was a member of Connerstone
Baptist Church and loved camping, his boat, "The Budman", and the Dallas
Cowboys. He was loved by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends in the Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview
Avenue, today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral will be conducted in the funeral home
Saturday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Fred Braswell. Burial will follow with military
honors in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
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