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THOMAS BASS Obituary


  
THOMAS EDWIN BASS (Age 92)  
Of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Tom was born in Hopewell, Mississippi on March 29, 1921 and raised in Gainesville, Texas. Bass retired as a Bird Colonel from the Air Force in 1965 after serving in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam war. After retirement he went to work for Colt Industries in Washington, DC as a corporate executive for twenty years, Later and back in his home state of Texas he worked for Standard Manufacturing of Dallas as a consultant. He married Joan McCoy in 1965 and raised two children, Thomas Whitfield and Katherine Ashley. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Peter and Sallie Whitfield Bass and is survived by his wife, Joan, son Tommy and his wife Rebecca, daughter Ashley, brother James Bass of Gaithersburg, MD, sister-in-law Betty Burroughs of Hot Springs, AK and numerous loving nephews and nieces. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mulkey Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas and will celebrate his life on Friday, November 22 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Texas, 214 S. Denton Street, Gainesville, TX. Tom will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to the Sallie Whitfield Bass Scholarship Fund at North Central Texas College, 1525 W. California Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240 or online at http://www.nctc.edu/FoundationHome. Please note the Sallie Whitfield Bass Scholarship when making a donation.

Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2013.
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Dear Bass family and friends, although its been some time the absence of your loved one can still be great. May you all draw close to God during these moments of reflection.

November 18, 2014

May we all keep our hope of seeing our love ones again, In good health. John 11:39-44;

A. Sullivan

November 18, 2014

Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Tom personally, I would like to say, on behalf of the entire Cowboy Artists of America organization, how grateful we are to have had Tom as an Honorary Member, and for all of the contributions he made during his lifetime that were a benefit to all of us. We offer our sincere condolences to the family.
~ Martin Grelle, Current President of the Cowboy Artists of America

Martin Grelle

December 8, 2013

As Cowboy Artist of America member I will always remember Tom on the CA trail rides. Many times we would ride side by side talking about interesting things. He was a great CA honorary member . He was responsible for the coveted CA Colt Award, as well as the CA limited edition Colt 45 program. He left an unparalleled mark, and we are all fortunate to have known him. Gary and Monika

Gary Niblett

December 8, 2013

To the family of Thomas E. Bass, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bass was blessed with 92 years of extra strength. (Psalms 90:10). May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.

C.G.

November 22, 2013

My condolences to the family for the loss of your love one. May the peace of God that excels all thoughts be with you, as he comforts you during your grieving process.

November 22, 2013

Our prayers are with your family.

Patrick Arnold

November 21, 2013

Thank you Colonel for the opportunity of serving you during your stay here at Baylor. It was an honor and priveledge to care for and your family during your stay. Colonel may you continue to soar with the Eagles, with the wind at your 6. God Bless you and your family. Heartfelt sympathy to Joan, Tommy and Ashley

November 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as we all remember an amazing life dedicated to his family and country.

Michael and Holly Anderson

November 21, 2013

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First United Methodist Church

214 S. Denton St., Gainesville, TX

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