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April 18, 2010
Curry Jemison Bassett Sr.
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Punta Gorda - Curry Jemison Bassett, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Curry was born on January 21, 1921, in Monticello, Florida, to Wilmer W. and Ruby Burt Bassett. He graduated from Leon High School in 1939. After attending the University of Florida, he returned to Monticello, to work on the family dairy farm. In 1946, he moved to Tallahassee to continue his work with Bassett Dairies, Inc. for a period of ten years. While in Tallahassee, he was a charter member and elder in the Faith Presbyterian Church, president of the Tallahassee Kiwanis Club, and president of the Tallahassee Jaycees. In Winter Haven, Florida, he was the chairman of the building committee and on the board of elders at Grace Lutheran Church. He was currently a member at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. During his 55 year career in the dairy industry, he also worked for the Borden Company, Barber's Dairy and Velda Farms. Before his retirement, he served as president and lobbyist for the Florida Dairy Products Association for eight years.
Curry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bertie Bassett, and their children; Stephen Bassett of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Tammy Leopard and husband Andy, of Lakeland, Florida, and his children by former wife, Melvyne Coe Bassett; Curry Bassett, Jr. of Ocala, Florida; Bill Bassett and wife Stephanie of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Ruby Burt McCowan and husband Ed of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Scott Bassett and wife Gina of Fort Pierce, Florida. Other survivors include one brother Jake Basset and wife June of Perry, Florida. twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents of Monticello, Florida, forme wife, Melvyne Coe Bassett of Ocala, Florida, and three brothers, Wilmer Bassett, Jr. of Monticello, Florida; Burt Bassett of Tallahassee, Florida; and Ray Bassett of Ocala, Florida.
Funeral Services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. The Bassett family will hold visitation and receive friends at the church Monday from 2 p.m. until start of Funeral Service. Interment will be in Roseland Cemetery in Monticello.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34238, attention Veronica St. Port Charlotte Hospice House.
Roberson Funeral Homes Punta Gorda Chapel, and Beggs Funeral Home of Perry, Florida is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family.
Tallahassee Democrat
April 19, 2010
Curry Jemison Bassett Sr.
Curry Jemison Bassett, Sr. - Curry Jemison Bassett, Sr., 89, passed away April 15, 2010, in Punta Gorda, Florida. A funeral service celebrating the life of Mr. Curry Jemison Bassett, Sr., will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010, at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. Interment will follow Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 11 a.m., at Roseland Cemetery in Monticello, Florida. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Tidewell Hospice and Pallative Care at 1144 Veronica Street, Port Charlotte, Florida 33952. Beggs Funeral Home of Perry, Florida is in charge of arrangements, 850-838-2929.
Curry was born on January 21, 1921, to Wilmer W. and Ruby Burt Bassett. He graduated from Leon High School in 1939. After attending the University of Florida, he returned to Monticello to work on the family dairy farm. In 1946, he moved to Tallahassee to continue his work with Bassett Dairies, Inc. for a period of ten years. While in Tallahassee, he was a charter member and elder in the First Presbyterian Church, president of the Tallahassee Kiwanis Club, and president of the Tallahassee Jaycees. In Winter Haven, Florida, he was the chairman of the building committee and on the board of elders at Grace Lutheran Church. He was currently a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. During his 55 year career in the dairy industry, he also worked for the Borden Company, Barber's Dairy, and Velda Farms. Before retirement, he served as president and lobbyist for the Florida Dairy Products Association for eight years.
Curry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bertie Bassett; and their children, Stephen Bassett of Charlotte, North Carolina and Tammy Leopard and husband Andy, of Lakeland, Florida; and his children, by former wife, Melvyne Coe Bassett; Curry Bassett, Jr., of Ocala, Florida; Bill Bassett and wife, Stephanie of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Ruby Burt McCowan and husband, Ed of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Scott Bassett and wife, Gina of Fort Pierce, Florida. Other survivors include one brother, Jake Bassett and wife, June of Perry, Florida; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents of Monticello, Florida, former wife, Melvyne Coe Bassett of Ocala, Florida, and three brothers, Wilmer Bassett, Jr. of Monticello, Florida; Burt Bassett of Tallahassee, Florida; and Ray Bassett of Ocala, Florida.
Florida Historic-Dramatic-Contemporary
Family and Personal History, Volume IV
Curry J. Bassett - One of the younger men to have come into prominence in the commercial sphere in Tallahassee is Curry J. Bassett, who is secretary, treasurer and general manager of Bassett Dairies, Inc., a leading milk distributor of the capital city. He has become a conspicous figure among the city's business men. One of Mr. Bassett's particular interests has been Chamber of Commerce activities, and he has held office in two such organizations as well as in the Kiwanis Club. His personality, varied abilities, and present standing among the community's leadership give indication of a career of continuing value to the city.
Curry J. Bassett was born January 21, 1921, and is a native of Monticello, Florida. He received his public school education in that city, after which he was for two years a student at the University of Florida.
Since that time he has been associated with his father in the operation of Bassett Dairies, Inc., one of the concerns with wide recognition and public acceptance in the capital city. Curry J. Basstt familiarized himself thoroughly with its operations, and has merited his position of greater responsibility as secretary and treasurer of the company, and as general manager of the Tallahassee plant of the dairy. Mr. Bassett's interest in the organization has gone beyond the day-to-day aspects of its mangement. Interested in writing, he is compiling a brief "Story of Bassett Dairies, Inc." A particularly valuable and necessary project in view of the fact that this has become one of the leading concerns in its field throughout the state.
Mr. Bassett is a past director of the Kiwanis Club, and continues to take an active part in Kiwanian affairs. He is past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and is now a director of the regular Chamber of Commerce of Tallahassee. While an undergraduate at the University of Florida, he became a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He is communicant of the Presbyterian Church, and serves that congregation as deacon. In his free hours, Mr. Bassett enjoys the out-of-doors, and is particularly fond of fishing.
In Tallahassee, August 21, 1941, Curry J. Bassett married Melvyne Coe, and they are the parents of three children: 1. Curry J. Jr. 2. William Coe 3. Ruby Burt. Mrs. Bassett attended Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University. She is active in the Junior Woman's Club of Tallahassee.
Mr. Bassett's address is 1945 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee.
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