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Willie Clayton Bass Jr.
Sgt. U.S. Marins. Born Jan 26, 1924. Entered service Nov. 9, 1942, Parris Island, S.C.; Camps Lejeune, N.C., Elliott, Calif.; Samoa; New Zealand; Guadalcanal; Marshalls; Guam; Hawaii; Treasure Island, San Diego, Calif.; Cherry Point, N.C. Awarded 2 BS, Unit Cit., G. Cond. M. Attended Roseboro H.S. Baptist. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Bass, Sr., Clinton, N.C. Husband of Mrs. Hazelene Holland Bass, Parkersburg, N.C.
The Fayetteville Observer, North Carolina, Tuesday, July 30, 1996
Willie ?W.C.? Bass Jr.
CLINTON -- Willie Clayton 'W.C.' Bass Jr., 72, of 1638 Harmony Church Road died Sunday at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church where he had served as chairman of the board of deacons, music director, and Sunday school teacher. He created the architectural design for the sanctuary and fellowship hall. He was president of the Sampson County Gospel Sing since 1985. Mr. Bass was a Marine veteran of World War II and a past member of the Army National Guard. He was a retired field superintendent for Faircloth Construction Co, owner and operator of Public Address Systems and a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Harmony Baptist Church by the Revs. Andy Landrum and Roger White. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, Hazelene H. Bass of the home; a daughter Rebecca A. Blue of Laurinburg; a son, Willie C. Bass III of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Vennie Hobbs and Wilda Barker, both of Clinton; two brothers, Walter G. Bass of Fayetteville and Robert E. Bass of Harrells; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and at other times in the home.
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1924 - 1996 (72 years)