Kevin Warren Bassett
Kevin Warren Bassett
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He was born in Miami, Florida on August 18, 1955, and grew up in Florida, on Key Largo.
He was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy in 1973. After he graduated from the Academy in 1977, he served as a B52 pilot in the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Kip achieved the rank of Captain.
Kip met his wife, Marilynn Odneal, while at the academy, and they married December 24, 1977. They had one daughter, Malissa, born December 8, 1980.
After leaving the USAF, he became a pilot for Delta Airlines. He flew for the airline until his retirement in 2016.
Kip was an enthusiastic student of history, and enjoyed re-enacting and Cowboy action shooting where he could put the history into action. Kip was also an avid shooter, and hunter.
Kip was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilynn, his brother Bruce, his sister Deborah, and his parents, Charles (Chuck) and Helen Bassett.
He is survived by his Daughter Malissa William, his granddaughters, Ayla and Alice Williams, and his younger brother, Terry Bassett, and his wife, Beth, and their children.
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Sherri Maserang
July 7, 2024
Kip was extremely intelligent and a great Sunday school teacher at WRBC for many years. He will be missed dearly.
Alan prendergast
May 27, 2024
One of the finest gentlemen I've had the fortune to know. Always pleasant and kept his cool when it got hot.
Rest in peace sir.
John Pappalardo
May 20, 2024
Kip was our Sunday Schoolteacher at WRBC. A true gentleman, the best teacher in any subject he presented. Mild mannered and never a foul word flew out of his mouth. An example for all us, he lived and walked a genuine Christian life. "out of body, present with the Lord." We mourn our loss yet must acknowledge his gain.Thank you for your service to God,Country,Family and friends. I´ll never forget the day you taught Sunday School dressed as Roman Centurion, down to the leather sandals and shield, only to show up later at ASC dressed as a Union Officer with your BP Pistols. Great memories ! JP
Jim Kirkendall
May 19, 2024
I reenacted with Kip. He was the consummate gentleman. He will definitely be missed by many.
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John Bowen
May 19, 2024
Fond memories of 'Captain Kip'...Best of times, best of friends...
Doug Beason
May 18, 2024
I roomed with Kip for a few months during our Thirdclass (sophomore) year at the USAFA. I remember Kip as a great guy, always willing to listen and he had a great sense of humor. Rest in Peace, Kip. Doug Beason
John Buckley
May 18, 2024
Kip was a great guy. We were classmates and interacted together during our early flying careers in the USAF. Rest well, my friend. Absent comrades.
Michael H. Cox
May 18, 2024
He was the kindest man and never said a foul word. I learned the euphemism, "foot!", from him. .
RIP.
Bill Richey
May 17, 2024
I knew Kip for years. We shot black powder silhouettes together and bp matches at Arlington Sportsman club. Kip was a good friend, a good man, a good husband and father. He will be missed. God bless. Bill Richey.
Ted Cross
May 17, 2024
Kip was my very best friend for these many years. We did re enactments together, shot Black Powder matches and rode the range in many Cowboy Action scenarios. I will miss him. God Speed my friend.
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