KINSTON | Malcolm Graham Mack Bass, 85, of Kinston, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Born to the late Charlie and Ava Lane Bass, he was a native of Eureka and was the 10th of 14 children. Mr. Bass was a wonderful and loving husband, father, uncle, brother and grandfather. He provided help, care and wise advice to anyone who asked. He was always counted on to tell you the truth and was the solid foundation for his children and family. Mr. Bass was a well-respected man and extremely talented painter. His talents and abilities were praised and admired. He taught and passed on his painting expertise to two of his children and anyone else who wanted to learn. Mr. Bass was also a serious dog lover who had many canine friends over the years. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Odom Bass; his children, Dolly Bass of Snow Hill, Jackie Hamm and husband Kenneth, of Goldsboro, Patsy Williams of Moss Hill, Terry Bass and husband Bob, of Eureka, Eddy Bass and Jean Phillips of Stantonsburg, Susie Pate and husband Melvin, of Goldsboro; stepdaughter, Frances Faulkner of Kinston; one brother, Emerson Fat Bass of Eureka; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by six sisters and six brothers; one son, Johnny Mack Bass; five grandchildren, Bobby Lee Williams, Fabien Gene Williams, Stacy Eugene Hamm, Kenneth Tracy Hamm and William Murphy Vaughn III; and one great-grandson, Christopher Riley Smith. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the Eureka Cemetery with the Rev. Jackie Hamm officiating. Online condolences may be sent to howardandcarter . Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book at Kinston Funeral Home - See more at: legacy/obituaries/kinston/obituary.aspx?n=malcolm-graham-mack-bass&pid=173338559&fhid=18429#sthash.jZMqDFlK.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:25:43 +0000
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