Mr. Russell Lee Bass, age 91 of Seaboard, NC passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA.
Mr. Bass was born September 7, 1922 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Robert Drew Bass and Nannie Long Bass. He was also predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Annie Taylor Bass and a brother Waylon Bass.
Mr. Bass served his country during World War II as a member of the Army Air Corp. He was a proud veteran and continued his service after the war as a member of the Air Force Reserve. He retired with the rank of captain.
He is survived by his children, David Bass and his wife Patti of Franklin, VA, Gary Bass and his wife Gail of Chester, VA, Robert Bass and his wife Lynda of Wilmington, NC and Jennifer Bass Bolton and her husband Pat, also of Wilmington, NC. His brother, Robert D. Bass Jr. of Portland, Maine and his sister Ruth Bass Downing of Fayetteville, NC. Seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
A Memorial Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Seaboard Cemetery in Seaboard, NC with Rev. Jim Cox officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to say a special Thank You to all veterans who have served our great nation through the years.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.