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Emmett Sutherlin Bass, Jr.

Male 1942 - 2022  (80 years)


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  • Name Emmett Sutherlin Bass 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 13 Aug 1942  Danville City, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 0A71217CEC20E1469A97A7802C2C9EC8619C 
    Died 7 Nov 2022  Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia, 27 November 2022
      Emmett S. Bass Jr.
      1942 ? 2022

      BASS, Emmett S., Jr., It is with both sadness and great joy that the family of Emmett S. Bass Jr. announces his passing from his earthly home on November 9, 2022, to his heavenly home.

      Born on August 13, 1942 in Danville, Va. to Emmett S. Bass Sr. and Virginia Osborne Bass, he was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Marie Bass Elliott.

      Emmett is survived by his children, Teresa Doss (Gene) of Appomattox and Becky Silby of Lynchburg and their mother, Dale Bryant of Appomattox, Debbie Davis (Hoggie) of Coats, N.C., Jeff Bass (Dawn) of Glen Allen, Tracey Edwards (Todd) of Bumpass and Troy Bass (Casey) of Mechanicsville; and their mother, Mary Ellen Kelley of Tappahannock.

      Emmett publicly accepted Jesus Christ into his life in 1951 and was baptized at Cool Spring Baptist Church. He had a passion for listening to and singing gospel music. His favorite hobby was antiquing.

      He graduated in 1959 from Lee-Davis High School.

      Emmett had many cherished memories from his time working at Pleasants Hardware in Richmond, Williamsburg Antique Mall and Woody's Funeral Home. He was proud to be a 50-plus year Mason.

      A memorial service will be held at Skipwith Baptist Church on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Skipwith Baptist Church or The Parkinsons? Foundation. For condolences and more, please see virginiacremate.com.
    Person ID I41355  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2022 

    Father Emmett Sutherlin Bass, Sr.,   b. 29 Apr 1910, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1964, Petersburg City, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Virginia Blanche Osborne,   b. 4 Jun 1914, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1995, Dinwiddie County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 4 Jun 1935  Danville City, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F14584  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Ellen Powell,   b. 17 Nov 1943, Richmond, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 3 Mar 1962 
    Children 
     1. Jeffrey Scott Bass
     2. Troy Emmett Bass
    Last Modified 17 Sep 2021 
    Family ID F14640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart