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- Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, February 3, 2022
David Eugene ?Gene? Bass
David "Gene" Eugene Bass, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was born to the late Edward and Betty Williamson Bass on December 17, 1950 in Nash County. Gene was a 1969 graduate of Northern Nash, lettered in track, football, and was on the State championship basketball team in 1969. He was also name athlete of the year in 1969. Gene was affectionately known as "Mean Gene". He was a member of Nashville UMC, former member of Jaycee's, and a voluntary fireman in Nashville where he proudly served with his father, the Fire Chief. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by a brother Edward T. Bass, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons Chase (Dana) and Courtney Bass (Brittany); one brother Lawrence Bass; four grandchildren Emma, Blake, Stokes, and Avery Bass.
A graveside inurnment will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00AM with Rev. Luke Whitehead officiating at Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nashville UMC, 209 E. Washington Street, Nashville NC 27856, in honor of Gene.
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