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Rocky Mount Telegram, North Carolina, Sunday, March 29, 2020
James Sydney Bass
NASHVILLE - James Sydney Bass, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1936, to the late James McPhaul Bass and Anna Ruth Joyner Bass. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lee Hedgepeth Bass. Stump was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather affectionately known as "Gauggie" to his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Stump was born in Beaufort, NC and moved to the Red Oak Community in 1948. He was a member of the Beulah Church of Christ and graduated from Red Oak High School where he was active on their basketball and baseball teams. After graduating from the class of 1956 at Lees-McRae College, he returned to Red Oak and spent his time farming before working at Consolidated Diesel until his retirement. As a veteran of the United States Army, Stump loved his country and was a member of the American Legion post in Nashville, NC. Devoted to his wife, they spent over 45 years traveling and attending NCSU football, basketball and baseball games. A friendly conversationalist, Stump never met a stranger and always had a humorous story to share with others. Literally no matter how far from home he and Mary Lee traveled, they always ran in to someone who knew him.
Stump leaves to cherish his memory, children, Karen B Seawell (Jim Glover), Art Bass, John Bass and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Ryan Seawell, Mary Katherine Seawell (Nick DeWolfe), Logan Seawell Briggs and husband Josh, Amber Parker, Hannah, Morgan and John Michael Bass.; and a great-grandson, Nathan Briggs. His love for his family and friends knew no limits, and his children and grandchildren felt so very fortunate to have experienced his support, wisdom, guidance and constant love throughout the years.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Windham officiating. A brief visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside, bearing in mind the need for social distancing due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1936 - 2020 (83 years)
d. 11 Jun 1947, Nash County, North Carolina