Thomas Bass Obituary
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Freddie Jones
December 21, 2013
Dee, i am sooo sorry for your loss..You are in my prayers...
Athena Reiche
December 21, 2013
I have great memories of growing up with all the Toms in our Clemson neighborhood.
I'm sorry to hear ya'll have lost your father.
Athena Jones-Reiche
December 21, 2013
Heartfelt condolences to the Bass Family from the Senns...
Ronnie Crooks
December 20, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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Georges Fadel
December 19, 2013
My condolences Steven. I did not know your Dad, but lost mine not long ago. Cherish the memories, they do not die. Please convey my sympathy to the family.
Steve M. R. Moore
December 19, 2013
I will always be grateful to Coach Bass and the opportunity he gave to me to coach football at SHS! He treated my wife and boys as if they were his own..
Our prayers are with the family at this Christmas Season. God Bless!
Kevin Gemas
December 18, 2013
Coach Bass was one of the main reasons I attended Clemson and played football. I was a high school senior from a small town in Wisconsin when my father & I visited Clemson and Coach Bass took a great deal of time with us. He encouraged me throughout my days at Clemson (1980-85) and is one of the most influential people in my life. Please accept my families sincere condolences. Coach will be missed but never forgotten. God Bless.
December 18, 2013
I played football with Tom at Maryville College and then graduated with him in 1960. We were both ex-Army, so we had much in common. He was a good friend and will be missed. To Dee and family, God Bless you.
~Dan Greaser, Knoxville, TN
Greg Oliver
December 18, 2013
I had the privilege of standing on the sidelines for a number of Seneca football games in the mid-1990s. Seeing Coach Bass in charge and how he got the most from his players is something I'll always remember fondly. However, getting to know him off the field and the warm smile and kind words he always expressed will be what I cherish most of all. Dee, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Coach Bass will certainly be missed but will never be forgotten.
Ron Sosebee
December 18, 2013
My prayers are with the family during this sad time. Coach Bass will be missed.
Hulet Chaney
December 18, 2013
I am fortunate to have had Tom Bass as a teacher and football coach at Sevier Co.
High School in the early 1960's. He was a great coach, mentor, and friend. My sympathy and prayers are with his family.
Leon Harrison
December 18, 2013
To the Bass family. May God continue to comfort you in this time of sorrow. Consider it joy that you were all able to share great times with a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, and coach. Coach Bass will truly be missed and I pray God keeps you all. God bless you all.
Isadore Cobb
December 18, 2013
Our prayers are with the family and loved ones of Coach Bass.
I was one of the many fortunate ones who was influenced by Coach Bass while being a player at Seneca High school during his tenure. I was influenced by him (& John Bass) from 1988-1991. I am grateful for his positive influence & knowledge as a coach. He will be missed. Isadore Cobb and family.
December 17, 2013
Tom and I were on the Faculty at Sevier County High. We shared our Maryville College backgrounds and love of football.I will also remember that inpish smile! Our sympathy to his family.
Julia and James Householder Pigeon Forge TN
Paul,Trina & Nick Whitner
December 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Frank Jones
December 17, 2013
I am sorry to hear of his passing. I grew up with Steve when we lived in Clemson in the 70s. Mr. Bass was always very nice to me as a young boy.
Chuck Middleton
December 17, 2013
Dee, Laura, Stephen, John, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven just gained a great one and he'll be missed. Coach Bass meant a lot to me in our many years and blessed me with life knowledge as well as football knowledge. We had our laughs and our tough times, but he always knew how to get the point across, and man, what a great leader. Our family was so blessed with all the post-game gatherings, but then it was time for "Coaches, let's get to work for next week". He'll always be remembered by our family, being first in line in Pageland SC when my mom passed away. Driving 4 hours didn't phase him when one of his staff/friends needed him. Bless you all and Rest in Peace, Coach, we love you. Chuck, Tina, Rob, and Britton Middleton
C.J. Smith
December 17, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Coach Bass was a True Inspiration to all around him. He was a great leader and, more importantly, a wonderful man. We all loved him!
C.J. Smith SHS Class of 1977
Jess Smith SHS Student
Malcolm Marler
December 17, 2013
My prayers are with the family and loved ones of Coach Bass.
I was one of the fortunate ones who was influenced by Coach Bass as a player at Clemson University during his tenure there, 1973-1976. I am grateful for his encouragement and steadiness that he modeled for us all.
God's peace be with you,
Malcolm L. Marler
Teresa Ward
December 17, 2013
Dee, DeeAnne, Robbie and Ian. We are so sorry for your loss. I know we did not know him personally, but through your stories of Tom. We know he was a great Man. Our love and prayers are with you all. God has gained a good Man.
December 17, 2013
Coach Bass was one of the best coaches and teachers Seneca High School ever saw. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Bass's family.
Billy "Frog" & Angie Carver
SHS Classes of '82 &'95 respectivley
Carolyn, Johnny Wike
December 16, 2013
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Coach Tom Bass.He was an outstanding person, and a wonderful coach. Our son,learned so much, from Coach Bass during the years that he served as an assistant under him at Seneca High School. We were grateful to him for his guidance and influence that he had on him. We will be keeping all of you,in our thougts and prayers.
Tina Gillespie Beckum
December 16, 2013
Coach Bass influenced students both on and off the field. He was an inspiration to us all. A friend to my mother and my daughter adored you. I only knew Steve but my heart and thoughts are with all of his family. Tina Gillespue Beckum Seneca High School Class of 1985
Leigh Anna Kennemore
December 16, 2013
John, Stephen,Laura, and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Praying that God gives you comfort and strength.
Leigh Anna James (Kennemore)
December 16, 2013
Coach Bass was a strong influence in my adult life after Clemson. He was tough as a coach, yet you new he was special. Coach had a way that you knew he cared about his players.
He was very instrumental in my financial acheivements to never give up and practice, practice til' everything is right. It paid off bigtime. I am a better person for knowing Coach Bass.
Blessings to Dee Bass for the support that she provided. As strong in the good days, showing how faith in God provided her needs to accomplish the impossible every day that Tom was sick.
Coach and Dee,
Thank you for everything,
Ted W Walters St Petersburg, Fl.
December 16, 2013
My very deepest sympathy to the loving family of Coach Bass. The remarkable influence he had on countless students, players, and friends will continue for many years to come.
C. David Tollison
George Jennings
December 16, 2013
A hard and tough minded coach that demanded the best from his players...I enjoyed playing for Coach Bass. I join you in celebrating his life. As Coach he was able to impact so many people in their lives.
George Jennings, Seneca Bobcats 1980-81
Jeanelle & Edwin gibson
December 16, 2013
Tom was a friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Morgan Bates
December 16, 2013
I know him
December 16, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Tom Bass.. Peggy and I have known Tom for more than 40 years. He was a wonderful person.. Spurgeon Cole
Robert Merck
December 16, 2013
A truly great coach and man. He will be sorely missed. Your family is in my prayers.
Chris Clifford
December 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure of playing under Coach at Clemson. He was a positive influence on all of us. Chris Clifford
G.G. Galloway
December 16, 2013
Coach Bass was my first position coach at Clemson my first year in 1972. I will always remember him as one who not only expected one to be on time for meetings but would demand it. I guess that is why I am so picky today that people who work with me be on time for meetings. Not only was Coach Bass a great coach but he was a true friend and a great person. Living in Florida , I don't have the opportunity to come back to Clemson much, but whenever I saw Coach at a function or game he would always come up to me just like it was 41 years ago. He was like a father away from home that always shared lessons of life as well as told you what he thought if you were out of line. I as well as many are very grateful that he was part of our maturing process during our time at Clemson. Coach will be greatly missed by all but I hope that the family will realize that Coach had a huge impact on many. His life will continue on through the many life's that he touched . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
G.G. Galloway
December 16, 2013
Coach Bass was my first position coach at Clemson my first year in 1972. I will always remember him as one who not only expected one to be on time for meetings but would demand it. I guess that is why I am so picky today that people who work with me be on time for meetings. Not only was Coach Bass a great coach but he was a true friend and a great person. Living in Florida , I don't have the opportunity to come back to Clemson much, but whenever I saw Coach at a function or game he would always come up to me just like it was 41 years ago. He was like a father away from home that always shared lessons of life as well as told you what he thought if you were out of line. I as well as many are very grateful that he was part of our maturing process during our time at Clemson. Coach will be greatly missed by all but I hope that the family will realize that Coach had a huge impact on many. His life will continue on through the many life's that he touched . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Buddy Hawk
December 16, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 16, 2013
Dee, we are sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great man and loved by many. Prayers are with you all during this time. We love you. Dustee & Brandi
Megan Roberts McDow
December 16, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Coach's passing. I have so many fond memories of him from my years at SHS. He was greatly loved and admired! The entire Bass family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Wooten
December 16, 2013
Dear John,Stephen,and Laura,
I wish I were closer so I could tell you in person how much my heart goes out to you all during this time.I'll be praying that you and your families will find peace and fond memories to ease you through the Christmas holidays.
With much love,
Rebecca Thompson Wooten
Carol Speed
December 15, 2013
Coach we will miss you we will still be the mighty mighty bobcats class of 82 rip tell Darryl McNeal hello for me
Adam & Melanie Robinson
December 15, 2013
Dee, Adam and I were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I know you're heartbroken. You're in our thoughts and prayers,
Adam and Melanie
Linda Fields
December 15, 2013
Steve and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He will live on through all the memories his family and friends have of him. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love, Linda and Steve Fields
Kathey Ricketts
December 15, 2013
John, Samantha, Hannah and Harper:
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Your entire family has lost a wonderful man who meant a lot to so many people. He touched the lives of so many young people during his coaching/teaching career. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kathey & Robert
Dale Patterson
December 15, 2013
With tear filled eyes and a broken heart we say goodbye to a man that i had the most respect for and loved like a dad god needed another angel and he took the best from us Dee we love you and if we can help in any way please call .
Al & Cookie Fitch
December 15, 2013
What a wonderful friend Tom was .... Dee, we know you will miss him so very much. Our prayers are with you and your family...... oh how Ian will miss him!
Steven, John & Laura, he always expressed how special you and your families were to him. Your Dad was such a special friend to so many. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Scot Gibson
December 15, 2013
Please except my condolences and heart felt prayers. Coach Bass was a great influence in my life and I will always be grateful for his leadership and example!
Scot Gibson
SHS class of 1990
December 15, 2013
Dear Dee, Please accept Paul's and my heartfelt condolences in the passing of Tom. I remember when you and he would come to Liberty Elem., sit out at the playground, and keep my company while I was teaching Ian. He was a delightful person and touched many lives in such a positive way. I will see you Thursday PM for the receiving. Gloria Corn
Pam Colmus-McGee
December 15, 2013
My mom was always so proud of Tom and his accomplishments (both professional and personal). I will forever remember his wonderful smile and great laugh. He will be missed by so many. My prayers to all of his loved ones! Love, Pam
Tom and Dee Bass
Connie Patterson
December 15, 2013
My heart will never be the same, Tom I will make sure Bella (ur god granddaughter) will know everything about you, and what a wonderful man you were..Dee we love you so much and you know we are always just a phone call away...My thoughts and prayers to you and the whole family....
Charlottte McDonald
December 14, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever. My thoughts, prayers and love is with you all.
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