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Gowland T. Bass

Male 1953 - 2018  (64 years)

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  • Name Gowland T. Bass 
    Birth 17 Aug 1953  Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 31 Jan 2018  Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Garden of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelia County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Find-a-Grave Obituary
      Gowland T. Bass

      Gowland ?Goldie? Bass joined the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department in November 1974 and has been a dedicated fixture ever since. He also helped with the haunted house fundraiser as Grandpa Hafaker.

      His selfless dedication to this community was unmatched. He served as a role model for all firefighters.

      Goldie was a certified peace officer, had been a scout leader, and was an avid scuba diver. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

      His parents were Bernice Powell (Mason) and Rowland Bass.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Gloria Burch.

      Survivors include his wife, Katie (McNellis) Bass; daughters, Michielle Bernice Morris and husband Jerry, Brandy Christine Holt and husband Billy; 4 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; brother, Gordon Bass and wife Linda; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and countless friends.
    Person ID I6732  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 14 Sep 2024 

    Father Rowland George Bass,   b. 27 Jun 1915, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 1960, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Bernice Powell,   b. 26 Aug 1921, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Aug 2016, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Family ID F2322  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Katie McNellis   d. 9 Sep 2024, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2323  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Sep 2024