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Carroll Bass Obituary
Carroll Connelly Bass, affectionately known as Charlie to most, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. He was born in Lynchburg on Feb. 18, 1946, to Ethel Sandridge Bass and the late Bascomb Claude Bass.
In addition to his father, Carroll was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Logan Bass and David Watkins Bass.
In addition to his mother, Carroll leaves behind his long-time fianc‚, Jeanne Keatts, whom he loved dearly, and her four children and five grandchildren: Danny and Tracy Critchley (Ryan, Brittany and Matthew), Sherry Patty, Rhonda and Dennis Bell (Ashley and Brandy), Rodney and Kathy Critchley, all of whom Carroll could not have loved more had they been his own children, especially the grandchildren who called him "PaPa".
He is also survived by a sister, Jean Bass Burns of Lynchburg; three brothers, Ronald Bass, James (Sue) Bass, of Lynchburg and Michael (Karen) Bass, of Madison Heights. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, friends, an aunt Mildred Roach, of Long Island and a special friend, Danny Clark, whom Carroll praised highly as "his" mechanic.
Although he was not a member of any specific church, Carroll was of the Christian faith and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He enjoyed watching Jonathan Falwell deliver his sermon via television and he loved listening to Walter Yancy's radio ministry, Strength for Today during his long road trips as an OTR truck driver for C.B. Fleet Phar-maceuticals. He retired from C.B. Fleet in 2008 after more than 30 years of service.
A service to celebrate Carroll's life is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service with burial to follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9p.m., today, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road and other times at the residence of his sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Carroll can be made to Walter Yancey's Strength for Today radio ministry, the Elim Home for Men (a ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church) or Temple Baptist Church.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family, www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com
Memories and Condolences
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wayne isaacs
December 14, 2010
Charlie was much more than a friend, he was family. He was a very loving and generous man. I know he is with his Savior in heaven. Wayne Isaacs (love you brother)
EVERETTE MASON
December 12, 2010
MIKE I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.I KNOW YOU WILL REALLY MISS A BROTHER. IT WAS SO VERY GOOD TO HEAR THO THAT HE WAS HEAVEN BOUND.PRAYERS FOR YOU AND KAREN.WE MISS KOINI EVERETTE + LYNN
JEFF TUCKER
December 8, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR JIMMY AND SUE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WITH LOVE, JEFF TUCKER.
The Finneys
December 8, 2010
So sorry for your loss. My grandmother and sister thought very highly of Charlie. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.
December 8, 2010
Charlie was a neighbor and I'm sorry to say we didn't know him very well, but he always had a wave for you when he passed in his truck. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dennis & Jackie Prince
December 7, 2010
SO sorry to hear of your great loss, Charlie was a true friend very caring and giving he will be greatly missed. your friend BJ Isaacs
December 7, 2010
So very sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort during these difficult times. Myra Cunningham
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