| Notes |
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Thursday, June 8, 2006
William H. Bass
William Hartwell Bass, 91, recently residing at Heritage Hall Health Care in the King George County Courthouse area, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at Mary Washington Hospital, of natural causes.
A resident of Stafford County for 64 years, he was born in Richmond June 13, 1914, and was raised there and the area around Keeling and Ringgold near Danville.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, the former Myrtle Lee Booth, currently at Woodmont Center; his son, Bill Bass and his wife, Shirley, of Chesapeake; and his daughter, Norma Mears and her husband, Don, of Virginia Beach. Mr. Bass also leaves five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his brother, R. Homer Bass and his wife, Cordie, of Durham, N.C.
He was predeceased by his father, John Robert Bass; his mother, the former Hattie Carol Moorefield; and his stepmother, the former Lillie Moorefield.
Mr. Bass was educated at Dan River High School in Kentuck. Before World War II, he built Tankar Service Stations throughout the South. When the war halted construction, the family moved to Fredericksburg, where Mr. Bass joined Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. as an agent. He served in this position until his retirement in 1973.
Mr. Bass was an active member of the Stafford County Lions Club and served in various positions, including president. For many years, he volunteered his time transporting a young blind student to the Virginia School for the Blind. He was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church. An amateur radio enthusiast, he spent many years as an active ham under the call sign W4ONV, using the handle "Bill."
Throughout his life, he owned many animals that brought him great joy. As a young boy, he had a special dog and a pony. As an adult, he cherished his time with his beloved horse, Sheba, and his dogs, Chippy and Sim.
In honor of his lifelong love of animals, memorial donations may be made to the Fredericksburg SPCA, 1523 Olde William St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Arrangements for the funeral are being handled by Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 11, at 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home, with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online guest book at covenant funeralservice.com.
|
Bassett Family Association Database
1914 - 2006 (91 years)