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- The Ledger, Lakeland, Florida, Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Shelton Bass
1929 - 2018
SHELTON BASS, MD OB-GYN LAKELAND - Shelton T. Bass, MD, age 88, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 2, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. Shelton was born on July 26, 1929 to Tempie and Lonnie D. Bass in Taylor's Bridge, North Carolina. Shelton graduated from Wake Forest College, Summa Cum Laude, in 1950 and continued on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Wake Forest Boman Gray School of Medicine in 1953, at the age of 23. Shelton went on to serve his country in the Air Force from 1955 until 1957 and rose to the rank of Captain during his service. Shelton was married to the love of his life Marie Bass on 12/29/56; they were married 58 years. He adored and cherished her until her passing. Shelton was a well known and beloved physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 40 years in Lakeland, Florida. He presided as president at the practice of Clark and Daughtrey for many years and was in leadership roles throughout his time at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was a member of the American Medical Association. He was accomplished in his community service endeavors. He achieved the highest honors that academics allowed and was a member of multiple academic and medical honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Delta. He loved music, gardening, reading, and traveling as well as sports, especially college ball. He was a lifelong Christian. He loved to learn and to teach. Shelton supported those who wanted to further their education or better their lives. He was generous with his time often visiting the elderly and infirm. He loved his profession, cherished his friends but most of all he loved his family. He was a student of life who accomplished all he endeavored with hard work and brilliance. Shelton was predeceased by his spouse, Marie Bass, his daughter, Lisa Metzler, his parents Tempie and Lonnie D. Bass, His siblings Crotia Blanchard, Burnice Bass, Newberry Bass, Crafton Bass, Johnson Bass, Howard Bass, Irma Peterson, and his sister-in-law Patti Rodgers. He is survived by his children, Michelle Buijsman (Paul), Tom Bass (Howard), Tempie Bass (Paul), his grandchildren, Leah (Al), Kathryn (Michael), Ginny (Anthony), Marcie (Amanda), Trinity, Tucker and 7 great grandchildren, his siblings Alease Compton, Lonnie Jackson Bass, Alice Jane Royal, Milton Bass, Carl Bass, his brother-in-law Larry Tempest and multiple nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday February 10, 2018 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida. Reverend Dr. Reid Hensarling will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association, Vitas Hospice or the charity of your choice. The family expresses gratitude to the caregivers that helped our Father during his last years, especially the loving care provided by Jacqueline, Julie, Alice and Lorraine as well as his hospice RN Aniella. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
1940 Federal Census of South Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina
Lonnie D. Bass - 47 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Head - Farmer
Tempie - 45 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Wife - Keeping House
Bernice - 22 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son - Farm Laborer on farm
Newberry - 21 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son - Farm Laborer on farm
Crafton - 19 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Erma - 16 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Johnson - 15 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Howard - 14 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Alease - 12 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Shelton - 11 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Jackson - 9 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Alice - 6 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter
Milton - 3 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
Carl G. - 2 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son
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Bassett Family Association Database
1929 - 2018 (88 years)