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Donald Ray Bass

Male 1942 - 2021  (78 years)

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  • Name Donald Ray Bass 
    Birth 6 Sep 1942 
    Gender Male 
    Death 11 Jan 2021 
    Burial Bailey Cemetery, Nash County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations
      Donald R. Bass
      September 6, 1942 ? January 11, 2021

      On Monday, January 11, 2021, Donald R. Bass, loving husband, father, Papa, brother and uncle passed away at the age of 78. Don was born on September 6, 1942 in Nashville, NC to the late Dagma and Josephine Bass. He leaves behind his wife, Clara J. Bass, his son Joe Bass and his daughter, Amy Jackson. Stepchildren, Carol Jackson, David Story and Steve Story. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Emory Jackson, Ella Claire Jackson and Ryan Bass; step grandchildren Isabella Story, Savannah Story, David McCray, Brandon McCray, Sonny Jackson, McKenzie Story and Madison Story; step great-grandchildren Faith McCray, Marissa McCray, Abigail McCray and R.J. Jackson. Also his loving pets, Bentley and Sassy. Siblings are Mike Bass (Jewel), Jo Ann Shelby (Mike), Kathy Deans (Donnie) and Wendy Beale (Mib). He is also survived by a special Aunt, Rae Williams, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his stepdaughter Brenda Jackson. He was a member of Mt. Zion OFWB Church in Nashville, NC.

      During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don?s memory to Mt. Zion OFWB Church, 1779 Mt. Zion Church Rd, Nashville, NC 27856.

      A memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion OFWB Church on February 6 at 11:00 am.
    Person ID I54576  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 27 Aug 2024 

    Father Ernest Dagma Bass,   b. 28 Feb 1917, Nash County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jan 1973 (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Josephine Bissette,   b. 8 Jun 1921   d. 14 Jun 2004 (Age 83 years) 
    Family ID F18815  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Clara Mae Jessup   d. 4 Dec 2021 
    Family ID F18816  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Dec 2021