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Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago, Illinois, 18 August 2001
Robert Curtis Bass
Robert Curtis Bass, Doddsville, Mississippi born, Mound Bayou, Mississippi raised, Chicago Westside businessman passed away at the Oak Forest Hospital on August 11, 2001. His wife Ernestine Harvey-Bass, and son, Derrick Curtis, preceded him in death. In the 60's, R.C. opened and began operating his own business-the Westside Plumbing & Heating Company. For over thirty years, his enthusiasm for life and his desire and commitment to help others kept him working faithfully and diligently throughout the Chicago area. In particular, he served the Lawndale Community, the neighborhood in which he resided. He served as a role model and surrogate father to many in the community and readily offered warmth, counsel, advice, and guidance to those in need. Robert C. Bass was a faithful member of the Greater Open Door Baptist Church and supported the Pastor, Rev. Dr. Richard Nelson, and the church family as Chairman of the Trustee Board and Treasurer of the Church. Robert C. Bass leaves to respect and cherish his memory; his loving and devoted children, Dyrell R. Bass and Yunace Bass-White (Charles); two brothers, Wallace Bass (Verdun) of Chicago, IL, Roosevelt Bass (Josephine) of Sun City, AZ; two sisters, Catherine Townsend (Robert B.) of Sun City, AZ, Sally P. Todd of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, and the entire Greater Open Door Church Family.
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1933 - 2001 (67 years)