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Donald Artwin Bass

Male 1941 - 2023  (81 years)

Personal Information

  • Name Donald Artwin Bass 
    Birth 26 Aug 1941 
    Gender Male 
    Death 2 Mar 2023 
    Notes 
    • Danville and Rockingham County, Virginia, 5 march 2023
      Donald Artwin Donnie Bass
      August 26, 1941 ? March 2, 2023

      Donald "Donnie" Artwin Bass, 81, of Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2023, at Sovah Health Danville.

      Born on August 26, 1941, he was a son of the late James Eugene Bass and Edith Lewis Bass of Alton. On July 28, 1962, he married Patsy Hunt Bass who survives. Patsy and Donnie had many wonderful years together.

      Donald grew up on the family farm in Alton and continued to own and treasure this land. He loved to just sit on the porch and enjoy the view. Another passion was restoring antique cars. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Alton.

      Donald retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service and enjoyed life to the fullest until his decline in health.

      In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Barbara Collie of Verona; sister-in-law, Nancy Hunt of Milton, N.C.; nieces, Pamela Davis (Tracey) of Staunton, and Kim Chandler of Verona; nephews, James Bass (Diane) of Ringgold, and Glen Hunt (Courtney) of Ashburn; his best friend, Joel Bryant; and his loving cat, Sallie.

      Donald was predeceased by his parents; a brother, James Earl Bass; and a nephew Paul Bass.

      The family will receive friends on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Wrenn- Yeatts Westover Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Cathy Roach officiating.

      Memorial contributions may be made to the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 10, Ringgold, VA 24586.

      Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Bass family.
    Person ID I366  Bass10 Joseph Bass of Virginia
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2023 

    Father James Eugene Bass,   b. 17 May 1911, Pittsvylania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Nov 1990, Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Edith Woodrow Lewis,   b. 1916   d. 1979 (Age 63 years) 
    Family ID F52  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart