William Bass 68 yrs of age and well known Pelham man, died suddenly at his home here Tuesday afternoon. A Veteran of World War 1, he was a member of the local Legion post and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Flora Wilson Bass, one son L. P. Bass, Two daughters, Mrs. Coy Hart and Mrs. Jessie Gregory of Plant City, Fla. Two stepsons, Thomas Paramore of Sylvester and Pfc William A Hughes of Ft Benning, Ga. 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; Three brothers, Lonnie and Alton of Pelham and Jim Bass of Meigs. His five sisters are, Mrs. Sam Johnson of Pelham, Mrs. Grover Rollins of Ochlocknee, Mrs. Roscoe Owens of Meigs, Mrs. Roy Miller of Thomasville and Mrs. Ray Morrell of Pelham.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. A. J. Cook and Rev Jack Alderman officiating.
Pallbearers were members of Smith-Spence American Legion Post.
Braswell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William Bass is shown on one census as William M. Bass and another as William B. Bass.
Son of David Pembleton "Pem" Bass and Amanda Francis (Mandy) Wynn Bass.
Source: 1900 Census Spence, Thomas, Georgia NARA Microfilm 224 pg.3B
Husband of Nora E. Fulford Bass.
U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Will Bass County: Thomas State: Georgia
Birth Place: Thomas Co. Georgia Birth Date: 22 Feb 1893
Race: White Age: 24 Occupation: Farmer, for self.
Nearest Relative: Height: Medium Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Blue Color of Hair: Dark Signature: Yes
Grady County Draft Board June 17, 1917
Application for Military Marker
BASS, WILLIAM HOBOKEN CASUAL CO CAMP MERRITT. N.J.
ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 21, 1917 DISCHARGED: FEBRUARY 28, 1919
BORN: FEBRUARY 22 1893 DIED: DECEMBER 30 1958
1920 Census Pilcher Cuna Boy Road, Meigs, Thomas Co., Georgia NARA Microfilm
Willie Bass 27 Head Farmer GA Nola Bass 28 Wife Hse/wf GA
1940 Census Pelham, Mitchell, Georgia NARA Microfilm T627_694 pg.1A
Name Age Rel Occ POB
William B Bass 47 Head Farmer GA Nola E Bass 52 Wife
Loys Bass 19 Son Mary F Bass 10 Dau
William Bass 68 yrs of age and well known Pelham man, died suddenly at his home here Tuesday afternoon. A Veteran of World War 1, he was a member of the local Legion post and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Flora Wilson Bass, one son L. P. Bass, Two daughters, Mrs. Coy Hart and Mrs. Jessie Gregory of Plant City, Fla. Two stepsons, Thomas Paramore of Sylvester and Pfc William A Hughes of Ft Benning, Ga. 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; Three brothers, Lonnie and Alton of Pelham and Jim Bass of Meigs. His five sisters are, Mrs. Sam Johnson of Pelham, Mrs. Grover Rollins of Ochlocknee, Mrs. Roscoe Owens of Meigs, Mrs. Roy Miller of Thomasville and Mrs. Ray Morrell of Pelham.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. A. J. Cook and Rev Jack Alderman officiating.
Pallbearers were members of Smith-Spence American Legion Post.
Braswell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William Bass is shown on one census as William M. Bass and another as William B. Bass.
Son of David Pembleton "Pem" Bass and Amanda Francis (Mandy) Wynn Bass.
Source: 1900 Census Spence, Thomas, Georgia NARA Microfilm 224 pg.3B
Husband of Nora E. Fulford Bass.
U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Will Bass County: Thomas State: Georgia
Birth Place: Thomas Co. Georgia Birth Date: 22 Feb 1893
Race: White Age: 24 Occupation: Farmer, for self.
Nearest Relative: Height: Medium Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Blue Color of Hair: Dark Signature: Yes
Grady County Draft Board June 17, 1917
Application for Military Marker
BASS, WILLIAM HOBOKEN CASUAL CO CAMP MERRITT. N.J.
ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 21, 1917 DISCHARGED: FEBRUARY 28, 1919
BORN: FEBRUARY 22 1893 DIED: DECEMBER 30 1958
1920 Census Pilcher Cuna Boy Road, Meigs, Thomas Co., Georgia NARA Microfilm
Willie Bass 27 Head Farmer GA Nola Bass 28 Wife Hse/wf GA
1940 Census Pelham, Mitchell, Georgia NARA Microfilm T627_694 pg.1A
Name Age Rel Occ POB
William B Bass 47 Head Farmer GA Nola E Bass 52 Wife
Loys Bass 19 Son Mary F Bass 10 Dau
Inscription
BASS, WILLIAM
US ARMY WORLD WAR I
CO H HOBOKEN CASUAL CO
FEBRUARY 22 1893 DECEMBER 30 1958
Family Members
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Lonie Alma Bass Rollins
1889–1979
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Lonnie David Bass
1890–1975
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James Otis Bass
1894–1971
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Lillie Belle Bass Johnson
1894–1981
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Olar Pearl Bass Owens
1896–1973
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Ollie Bass Stanfill
1900–1936
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Evie E. Bass Weeks
1902–1945
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Louie Alton "Doc" Bass
1903–1969
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Effie Maderia Bass Wilder
1905–1962
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Lois Agnes Bass Morrell
1913–1999
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