James Edwin Bass

1927 - 2019  (91 years)

• Name	James Edwin Bass
  Born	20 Sep 1927	Burke County, North Carolina
  Gender	Male
  _UID	4028248C64CCE54387874F113F0ACEE0D5DB
  Died	19 Aug 2019	North Carolina
  Notes	Morganton News Herald August 20, 2019 James Edwin Bass Bottom of Form, Valdese James Edwin Bass, 91, of Valdese, went to his heavenly home Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Burke County, September 20, 1927, he was the son of the late James Leon Bass and Pearl Mae Burgin. James was a member and former deacon of High Peak Baptist Church. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS South Dakota. He was a patriotic man who loved the Lord and his country. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his passion was playing music. He was a very talented musician who played banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle. He was a member of the Bluegrass Gospel Band, which played in churches and the Drexel Barbershop. James is survived by his wife, Margaret Pritchard Bass; son, James Bass (Catherine); daughters, Joyce Bass Wilber (Mike), Wanda Kay Bass Cook (Bob), Delores Bass Trenary (Gilbert), Karen Bass Suttles (Tim), Libby Pritchard Bridges; grandchildren, Bryan Bass, Michael Wilber, Teresa Cook, Bobby Cook, Rebecca Shelton, Tommy Joe Hensley, Windy Reinhardt, Christine Suttles Wolfe, Tim Eugene Suttles; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Lula Mae Roberts (Rom), Martha Rector (Marshall); brother, George Bass (Chris); and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his first wife, Fannie Fox Bass; granddaughter, Debra Bass Edwards; and sister, Josephine Bass Browning. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, August 23, at High Peak Baptist Church. The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. in the church, with Dr. Kevin Purcell and Pastor Ricky Watkins officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, North Carolina 28690. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.
  Person ID	I61708	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	24 Aug 2019

  
  

  Father	James Leon (Jack) Bass,   b. 28 Jun 1905, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina ,   d. 2 Dec 1972, Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Pearl Mae Burgin,   b. 13 Aug 1905, Crooked Creek, McDowell County, North Carolina ,   d. 15 Sep 1980, Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina  (Age 75 years)
  Married	4 Dec 1926	Buncombe County, North Carolina
  Family ID	F20744	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Fannie Ellen Fox,   b. 6 Oct 1932, Burke County, North Carolina ,   d. 12 Feb 1988, Morgantown, Burke County, North Carolina  (Age 55 years)
  Children	1. James Thomas Bass,   b. 10 Sep 1950, Burke County, North Carolina ,   d. 26 Aug 2023  (Age 72 years)   2. Joyce Bass   3. Wanda Kay Bass   4. Delores Bass   5. Karen Bass
  Last Modified	26 Aug 2019
  Family ID	F20757	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Margaret Pritchard
  Last Modified	26 Aug 2019
  Family ID	F20754	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart