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- The Town Talk
April 2, 2011
L.J. Bass
October 5, 1946-March 31, 2011
Elm Grove, Louisiana - The family of LJ Bass continues this day to celebrate the life of "Paw-Paw". LJ Bass was a retired Captain from the Bossier City Police Department and he honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, following a long battle with cancer; however, he was able to serve as a beloved "Paw-Paw" to his grandchildren and the children of Bellaire Elementary school, where he volunteered tirelessly. His family and the staff and children of Bellaire will forever remember "Paw-Paw". He was born on October 5, 1946 in Calcasieu, Louisiana to his parents, Louis Jasper and Myrtie Goodman Bass, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Eugene Hebert and his nephew Carl Giles, Jr. He is survived by his loving daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Clay Kellogg of Elm Grove, and Jennifer and Mike Konnovitch of Bossier City, son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Melissa Bass of Bossier City and daughter Kriste Bass of Bossier City, his six grandchildren who were the joy of his life, Justin Kellogg, Michael Konnovitch, Jacey Bass, Jonathan Konnovitch, Jayla Douglas, and Nicole Kellogg. He leaves a brother, Roy Bass and wife Betty of Calcasieu, sisters Peggy Willis and husband David of Calcasieu, and Katy Pyle and husband Gene of Winterset, Iowa, as well as devoted nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2011, at New Hope Baptist Church in Elmer. Officiating will be Brother Brian Johnson. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Laurie Bass for all the wonderful meals and memorable family outings. We would also like to thank Dr. Wayne Barksdale, Dr. Igbal Singh, and Dr. Robert Massingill and the staff of the Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center of Shreveport and the Ochsner's Hospital transplant staff in New Orleans for all the special care and dedication to his illnesses. His family will forever cherish the memories of "Paw-Paw" fishing on Lake Bistineau. LJ Bass........Gone Fishing!
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Bassett Family Association Database
1946 - 2011 (64 years)