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Willie Bass Obituary

Willie Bass Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 41. He leaves his sister Chanelle Smith; nephew Emmanuel Price; niece Braelyn Martin. Also, his aunt Josephine Journee and Donna Barber. His uncle Leroy Barber. Willie Bass Jr. was also preceded in death by his mother Cindy Ann Smith and father Willie James Bass Sr.; Grandparents Rosemary Ard Smith and Clarence Smith; He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of McMain High School, Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Dominos Sugar Refinery are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am. Interment Holt Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 2 to Jul. 6, 2019.

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James Gabriel

July 6, 2019

Please kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustains you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

Linda Jones

July 5, 2019

To Chanelle and the entire Bass Family;

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May the peace and comfort of God rest upon your hearts and sustain you as you reflect on and cherish the precious memories of your loved one.

Jaliska Magee

July 3, 2019

Willie will be missed dearly. His smile lit up any room he walked in. You will never be forgotten. Rest on my dear friend. Love you friend.

July 3, 2019

May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow

Monica Joseph

July 2, 2019

To The Bass Family you have my deepest sympathy.Mr Bass was a Beautiful individual,that kept everyone laughting each time he came to dialysis.I will never forget his beautiful smile.Remember to be absent from the body is to be with God.

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