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Sam Bass, March 8, 2019
Roger W. ?Sam? Bass, 79, of Douglass, passed away early Thursday morning, March 7, 2019, at his home.
Graveside services with military honors are at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation with family is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Miles Funeral Service.
A memorial has been established in Sam?s name for Victory in the Valley. Contributions can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.
Born June 21, 1939 in Mangum, Okla., Sam was a son of Otis Earl and Nannie (Westbrook) Bass. He was raised and received his early education in Mangum before moving with his family at age 15 to Hagerman, N.M. He joined the United States Navy in 1957 and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. In his 20-year career in the Navy, he served in both the South Pacific and Antarctica.
He married Sandra Groom on July 9, 1976, in Tamuning, Guam. Sam retired from the Navy and was honorably discharged on Nov. 1, 1976. The couple then moved to Healdton, Okla., where Sam worked as a mechanic for Armstrong Tool in the oil fields. He later worked as a mechanic for two dealerships in Oklahoma before moving to Wichita in 1987. He began working for 7Up as a fleet mechanic. He and Sandra made their home in Douglass in 1989. Sam continued working for 7Up until the Wichita plant closed. Then he went to work for the Chevrolet dealership in Mulvane. He later worked at State Street Auto in Augusta and remained there until his retirement in July 2006.
He was a lifelong member of the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling and leather work.
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Bass; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Bass.
His family includes his wife, Sandra, of Douglass; his sons, Fred L. Wimberly and wife, Sonya, of Anton, Texas, Jason D. Bass, of Douglass, and Casey Bass, of Oklahoma City; his daughters, Vera Mathews and Danielle Weishaar, both of Douglass; his mother-in-law, Verle E. Groom, of Douglass; his brother, Nolan Bass and wife, Betty, of Yuba City, Calif.; and his nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1939 - 2019 (79 years)