Paul Bassett

BASSETT, Paul Toms "Dee Da," 78, departed this life peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Paul Jr.; and his three brothers, Jack, Hunter, and Hugh Bassett. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita Jayroe Bassett; and his three children and their spouses, Edith Ann Bassett and Steve Mallis, Peter Bassett, and Philip and Gretchen Bassett; a daughter-in-law, Christine Bassett Auman; five grandchildren, Luke, Sadie, Julia, Kerri, and Joshua Bassett. Paul was a teacher and principal for the Chatham County school system in Georgia and after moving to Richmond, he became a Grants Manager for the Department of Rehabilitative Services for 26 years. During this time, he was instrumental in starting a nondenomi-national chapel at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. He was an active member and usher with Ginter Park United Methodist Church and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Paul will be remembered for his many selfless acts of kindness and community service. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Ginter Park United Methodist Church. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ginter Park United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Assoc.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.