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- 1930 Federal Census of Kenansville, Osceola County, Florida (April 8, 1930)
John H. Baidsen - 63 - Male - FL-GA-FL - Head - Farmer on Farm
Louise J. - 65 - Female - FL-GA-IL - Wife
Roberta Lybass - 29 - Female - FL-FL-FL - Daughter
Nat Bass - 40 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son-in-Law - Laborer Odd Jobs
Abner Bass - 8 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Grandson
Charles Bass - 7 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Grandson
Jack - Negro - 35 - Male - GA-GA-GA - Servant
Sun-Sentinel
September 13, 2005
Abner B. Bass
Bass, Abner B. - 83, passed away August 30, 2005. He was born in Kenansville, Florida on January 4, 1922. In 1942, he joined the United States Air Force, in which he served for 26 years, retiring as a Sergeant Master Sergeant. After action in the Pacific area during World War II, in which he received commendations, including the Bronze Star, he returned to Fort Lauderdale and worked as a civil engineer. He stayed in the active Air Force Reserves and was called back to duty during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his duty, he was stationed in Germany with the occupational troops, where he helped to build the Bitburg Air Force Base, and was joined by his family for three years. Other assignments included Iceland and Turkey. He also served as an Air Force Recruiter in Fort Lauderdale for seven years. Upon retiring, he owned and operated Edison Electric. After selling the business, he went into real estate until he became disabled. He is survived by his wife Clara Fay and devoted son, Duane, of Fort Lauderdale and many other cousins. Cremation with burial later at Hillcrest Cemetery, Fort Pierce, Florida. Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to a favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to L.C. Poitier Funeral Home, Pompano Beach, 954-943-7050.
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