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Doctor Robert Davis Bass, Sr.

Male Abt 1936 - 2016  (80 years)

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  • Name Robert Davis Bass 
    Prefix Doctor 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth Abt 1936  Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 60A3ADA1CB78894B9526B60A7EECD2EE0D4F 
    Death 30 May 2016  Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Pensacola News Journal, Florida, 1 June 2016
      Dr. Robert D. Bass
      1935 - 2016

      Dr. Robert Davis Bass, 80, passed away in Pensacola, FL on May 30, 2016. Dr. Bass was a chiropractor in Pensacola. He was a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association and was an avid golfer and past president of Men's Golf Association at Carriage Hills. He also served in the United States Army, Co "A" Sig BN in Hawaii.

      Dr. Bass was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Smith and Irene Elizabeth Hughes Bass and his aunt, Martha Dampier. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Leslie Joan Phillips Bass; daughter, Elizabeth Cooley; son, Robert D. Bass, Jr., daughter; Melissa (Don) Wilson; step-daughter, Toni (John) Coberly; step-son, Jim (Becky) Hanson; step-daughter, Nicole (Steve) Lorentson; 4 brothers, Hugh L. (Yvonne) Bass, Joseph E. (Anita) Bass, James N. (Tanya) Bass, William G. Bass; sister, Carol A. McGaha; uncle, Sam Bass; cousin, Sara Jane Mitchell, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

      The family will receive friends at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Friday, June 3, 2016. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery. The United States Army will provide military honors.

      In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Covenant Hospice or to the American Lung Association. Our thanks to the caring staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, Covenant Hospice and to his amazing doctors.

      The family has entrusted Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with all arrangements.


      1940 Federal Census of Escambia County, Florida
      Nelson Bass - 25 - Male - Louisiana - Carpenter
      Irene - 24 - Female - Alabama - Wife
      Hughe - 7 - Male - Florida - Son
      Robert - 4 - Male - Florida - Son
      Edward - 3 - Male - Florida - Son
    Person ID I42656  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2024 

    Father Nelson Smith Bass,   b. 11 May 1913, Shreveport, Louisiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Dec 2003, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Irene Elizabeth Hughes,   b. Abt 1914   d. 1997 (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 6 Jul 1932  Santa Rosa, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F15180  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Leslie Joan Phillips 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Bass
     2. Robert Davis Bass, Jr.
     3. Melissa Bass
    Family ID F15181  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jan 2020 

    Family 2 Doris Ptomey Campbell 
    Children 
     1. Robert Davis Bass, Jr.,   b. 19 Nov 1960
    Family ID F2296  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2024