Robert Lenard Bass
October 14, 1928 ~ July 4, 2016
Nashville NC - Robert L. (RL) Bass, of 6996 Pleasant Grove Church Road, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Nash County, and husband of the late Phyllis W. Bass. He was the son of the late Emory Simon Bass and Annie Parker Bass. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tempie Lewis, and brothers, Hubert Parker, Simon Bass and Joe Bass.
Robert leaves to honor his memory, daughters, Amy L. Bass and Lori B. Nash (Terry) of Nashville, NC. He is also survived by granddaughters, Jessica L. Nash of Austin, TX, K. Amelia Nash of Wilmington, NC, Audrey M. Nash and Madison B. Nash of Nashville, NC.
Robert also leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Mildred Wester of Rocky Mount, NC, Lucille Boykin of Winston Salem, NC, Frances Shearin (Larry), Judy Turner of Rocky Mount, NC, brothers,
Sam Bass (Ruth) of Ontario, Canada and many nieces, nephews and in laws.
After serving 4 years in the US Army stationed in Germany he married and settled into the Nashville Community. He always led a quiet life owning RL Bass Store, serving his community for nearly 6 decades. He always had a story or information about the community and was especially interested in local and world politics. Many in the community may remember the Christmas boxes that were filled with candy, fruits and nuts. Once a thriving country store that eventually gave way to larger grocery chains. Up until the last two weeks dad still waited on customers coming by for conversation and hoop cheese. He will be missed at Basss Cross Roads where he planted vegetables and kindness through service to others.
Friends are invited to join the family at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday July 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM to 12:30, followed by a graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery in Spring Hope at 1:00 PM with Dr. Blake Dempsey officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Spring Hope, NC 27882
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Amy and Lori, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time . R L was always so kind and helpful to me and Charles Earl. I love you both. Love, Barbara Sykes
Lori and Amy, my heart goes out to you at this time. I have so many fond memories of Mr. R L and the store. That is where I ate my first hoop cheese, and Devil Ham in the can. So many memories, like sliding down the back steps of the store on the waxed boxes. I only hope that RL and all the family knew how much they meant to me and all the community! Sending my Love and Prayers!!!!!
Prayers for you all during your time of grief. RL will be missed in the community.
Amy and Lori I am so sorry to learn of your loss. It almost seems as if I have known your Dad as long as I knew your Mom. He was part of our family for a long time. Lots of memories. He was a cornerstone at Basss Cross Road. He will be missed by all that he had crossed paths with. May God bless both of you and draw you closer to each other and God during this time of bereavement. I love both of you.
Mr. Bass called me to order his hoop cheese. He wanted to make sure it was just the right date so he could cure it to taste its best. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was such a Southern Gentleman. We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed at Adams Wholesale Company and Freds Food Club.
Amy & Loris & The Bass Family. My heart goes out you all at this time of bereavement. RL was a very nice thoughtful gentlemen! I remember back in the early 60s when father would go to the store to get hoop cheese for mom to make cheese & eggs and RL would ask how was the rest of the family doing 1970 I moved away to NJ. RL would always ask my father or my sister Zulene how was I doing in the big city When ever I came home to visit I would go by the store and RL would asked questions about N Jersey! Since I moved back home in would just stop by when I was down in the area! RL will certainly be missed! Remember Earth has no sorrow that God cannot heal! Also remember those we love dont go away they walk beside us everyday unseen unheard but always near still loved still missed! Sincerely Virgin Mary Elizabeth Arrington & Family
RL was one of the best people I have ever known. Always quietly helping others and never seeking recognition for it. Will never forget that after he found out it took me hours to get to the hospital one night when a family member was critical, he filled his car up with gas, brought it to me, and left me the keys. He took Lori and me both to the hospital one morning after a car accident and paid my bill. I remember dropping by one Sunday after church and inadvertently interrupting dinner. He got up from the table, fixed me a plate of food and insisted I sit down and eat with them. I will miss running into him at the grocery store and talking. He was truly a great person.