John R. Bassette, Jr.

1941 - 2006  (64 years)

• Name	John R. Bassette
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	28 Dec 1941	Hampton, Virginia
  Gender	Male
  _UID	16EDDA3061421E49BEFA5CE9F5693EFFAFC3
  Died	9 Nov 2006	Cleveland, Ohio
  Buried	Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio
  Notes	Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, 26 Nov 2006 John R. Bassette (picture included) Following a long illness, John Richard Bassette, writer and singer of songs, passed on November 9th, 2006 in Cleveland. Born December 28, 1941 in Hampton, Virginia, John had lived in the Northeast Ohio area, including in Akron, since 1973. A pioneer in the independent record business, he inspired a generation of bands, singers and writers to make and market their own music. He leaves behind a family of friends, fans and admirers. Through them and through his music, he will live on. Burial has taken place at Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland. "Every now and then I get a longing to go home when the weather gets a little bit cold. And some sweet Virginia water would satisfy, some sweet Virginia water would satisfy. Satisfy my soul." JB 1973
  Person ID	I59	276B Burl Bassette of Elizabeth City County, Virginia
  Last Modified	4 Oct 2013

  
  

  Father	John R. Bassette,   b. 28 Sep 1918, Virginia ,   d. 6 May 2000, Hampton, Virginia  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Lucille
  Family ID	F9	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart