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- Kokomo Tribune, Indiana, Friday, March, 27, 2009
Jerold D. Bass
January 25, 1940 ? March 6, 2009
Jerold D. "Jerry" Bass, 69, Bloomington, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at his home in Bloomington. He was born Jan. 25, 1940 in Shelbyville, the son of Harold Talbert Bass and Joyce Aline (Hardin) Bass.
He was the state leading scorer his senior year at Morristown High School and was on the Indiana All-Star team. "Chigger" played basketball at Indiana University from 1958 to 1962, where he was named to the Small All-American Team in 1962. He was inducted into the Indiana High School Hall of Fame in 1983. He was an avid lifetime supporter of Indiana University.
Survivors include a son and his wife, Jeff and Penny Bass, Windemere, Fla.; two brothers and their wives, Kevin and Janet Bass, Kokomo, and Marvin and Mary Bass, Bloomington; and several nieces and nephews. Both brothers followed in Jerry's footsteps and played IU basketball in the mid and late 1960s. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Amy Michelle Bass.
A celebration of life was held March 11 and 12 in Morristown. The services were attended by his family as well as former IU teammates Ray Pavy, Steve Redenbaugh, Gary Long, Bill Aultman and Jimmy Rayl. Even current IU Coach Tom Crean sent a memorial arrangement.
Jerry was laid to rest beside his parents at Hanover Cemetery in Morristown. Memorial contributions may be made to Morristown Boys and Girls Club.
The Shelbyville News, Monday March 9, 2009
Jerold D. Bass
Jerold D. ?Jerry? Bass, 69, of Bloomington died Friday, March 6, 2009, at his home. Born Jan. 25, 1940, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Harold Talbert and Joyce Aline (Hardin) Bass.
Survivors include his son, Jeff (wife, Penny) Bass of Windemere, Fla.; brothers, Kevin (wife, Janet) Bass of Kokomo and Marvin (wife, Mary) Bass of Bloomington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy Michelle Bass
Mr. Bass was the state's leading scorer his senior year at Morristown High School and was on the Indiana High School All-star team. Also known as "Chigger," he played basketball at Indiana University from 1958 to 1962, under Branch McCracken, and was All-American in 1962.
He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and BPOE No. 446 in Bloomington. While raising his children in Florida, he was an avid fisherman and continued participation in basketball.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery in Morristown. Memorial contributions may be made to Morristown Boys and Girls Club.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1940 - 2009 (69 years)