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William Franklin Bass, Jr.

Male 1932 - 2019  (86 years)


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  • Name William Franklin Bass 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 2 Dec 1932  Wilson, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Feb 2019 
    Notes 
    • Valdosta Daily Times, Georgia, Tuesday, February 12, 2019
      William F. ?Bill? Bass Jr.
      December 2, 1932 ? February 9, 2019

      William F. "Bill" Bass, Jr., 86, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Bill was born in Wilson, NC, on December 2, 1932 to the late William, Sr. and Dora Mae Bowden Bass. Bill grew up and attended school in Wilson, N.C. He then joined the USAF in the early 1950's where he specialized in avionics repair. In the mid-1950's, while stationed in Albany, he met the former Shelby Jean Hancock, and they were married June 25, 1955. During his Air Force career, they were stationed in many places in the United States including Maine, New York, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and North Carolina, and many countries including Okinawa, Japan, and Thailand. Bill retired as a MSgt in the mid 1970's and moved to Tifton, GA, and worked in the Post Office as a clerk until the mid-1990's when he retired after 24 years. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He loved gardening in his yard, where he grew squash, tomatoes, and okra for family and friends.

      Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years Shelby Jean Hancock Bass of Valdosta; his daughter Cindy Renee Bass Harrell, of Valdosta; his son and daughter-in-law William Franklin Bass, III (Tina) of Prattville, AL; his grandchildren Josh Harrell (Christie), Matthew Harrell (Bailey), both of Valdosta, Andrew Bass, Jordan Bass, Nick Bass, all of Prattville, AL; his great grandchildren Levi Harrell, Mallie Harrell, and Makensie Harrell all of Valdosta. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by his sister Vergie Bass Hart.

      A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 3 p.m. at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens with Dr. Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-2:30 at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morningside Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
    Person ID I471  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2022 

    Father William Franklin Bass,   b. 26 Nov 1907, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1984, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Dora Mae Bowden,   b. 8 Jul 1911, Greene County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1989, Tifton, Tift County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F453  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Shelby Jean Hancock,   b. 31 Aug 1937, Sylvester, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Nov 2022  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 25 Jun 1955 
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2022 
    Family ID F455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart