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- The Pilot, Southern Pines, North Carolina, Friday, 20 September 2024
John L. Bassett
John Lewis Bassett "JB," 69, of Southern Pines, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
John was born in Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 1954, to C. Gregory Bassett Jr. and Berneice Byrd Bassett. John was a graduate of Western Carolina University and received his master's degree from George Washington University. He was an avid woodworker, gardener and grilling master, an active member of the Elks volunteering with the communication and scholarship committees for the last three years. John retired after 35 Years of working with DoD, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and Defense Mapping, as a master instructor and trainer.
John is survived by his wife, Deborah Bassett, Southern Pines; sisters, Laura (Matt) Robinson, New Smyrna, Fla., Amy (Gary) Cole, Richmond, Va.; a brother, Greg Bassett, Welltin, Ariz.; and 11 nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m., at Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines. A reception will follow 2 to 4 p.m., at the Pine Crest Inn, 50 Dogwood Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Southern Pines Elks Lodge, C/O JB Scholarship Fund, 515 SE Broad St., Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1954 - 2024 (69 years)