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- Statesville Record & Landmark, North Carolina, Feburary 14, 2022
Thomas Bass
1939 ? 2022
Thomas Harris Bass, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022.
Thomas was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Iredell County, to the late Grover H. Bass and Hazel Murdock Bass.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Jane Smith Bass; children, Paula Bass Reddick (Keith) and son, Dennis Eugene Bass; grandchildren, Christina Bass and Keith Reddick Jr. He is also survived by a sister, Linda Dingler; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Adele Schlosser, Martha Miller and Josephine Loughner; and his little four-legged friend, Casper, who he dearly missed, is anxiously waiting for him for a walk in the clouds.
Thomas was educated in Iredell County schools and was of the Lutheran faith. He was a hardworking man and at a young age, he had a paper route, at times he had two. On Feb. 1, 1958, he married Mary Jane Smith. They had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
He decided to join the U.S. Army in 1962; he knew he would be drafted sooner than later, and wanted to get on with his life. He served three years and did two tours in Greenland, at the Polar Research and development center. He was discharged at Fort Hauchuca, Ariz., in 1965. He came back home and wasted no time getting a job. He went out looking and came back with four choices, he decided on Bruning & Federle Mfg. He worked hard and after several years of travelling all over the country, he managed to be the president of the company. He established a satellite company in Emporia, Va., and also purchased Carolina Blower in Greensboro at the time. He later retired in 2008.
Thomas always took care of his family, making sure they had what they needed. He was of a quiet nature, most of the time. He and Mary enjoyed living on the lake and took several cruises and road trips over the years, until he wasn't able to get out and enjoy it. He will be truly missed. Now he's reunited with family and friends, and little Casper.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., at Troutman Funeral Home Saturday, Feb. 19, with visitation to be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Michaels Cemetery with full military honors.
The family would like to thank Kindred Care, EMS, firemen, Hospice, friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iredell County Animal Services, 430 Bristol Dr., Statesville, NC 28677.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1939 - 2022 (82 years)