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- Union County Times, 7 March 2023
Sidney Bass
By Cliff Smelley
Sidney ?Sid? Bass, 84, of Starke passed away at his home Saturday, March 4, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born June 2, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts to Jacob and Ethyl ?Linnick? Bass. He enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 17 and was stationed three years in Hawaii. Prior to retirement. He was a tax advisor for H & R Block. In 2004, he and his wife moved to Starke and began attending the Church of Christ in Melrose, where he became very involved and active. He enjoyed preaching, was an avid Patriots and Florida Gators fan, and he was a member of the American Legion Post #202 in Keystone Heights. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sally.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Jeraldine ?Jerry? ?O?Leary? Bass of Starke; and their children, Sheriann Purdy, Kathleen (Raymond) Simmons, Cynthia Bass, and David (Tracey) Bass; along with a brother, Lawrence (Lorie) Bass. Also left behind are his grandchildren, P. J., Nick, Erin, Logan, Derick, Britaney, Thomas, Sammy, and David Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Cyrus, Brock, and Kya. Also left behind is his cat, Lucy; and dog, Bubba.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8, at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gene Morgan officiating. Interment will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1938 - 2023 (84 years)