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ELKIN - Joseph "Joe" H. Bass passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on December 23, 1966.
Joe was a loving and devoted son, a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly running with his beloved dog, "Petey", riding his bike and snowboarding.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having joined the military following 9/11. Joe was a trained radiology technician. During Joe's service career, he was recognized several times for his outstanding performances. Joe was a talented craftsman and enjoyed his work in many areas of the building industry.
Joe was predeceased by his father, Wesley Neil Bass and stepfather, Don Cooper.
He is survived by his mother, Peggy Cooper of Roaring Gap, his daughters, Harmony Bailey of Florida and Addison Nelson of Southern Pines and his grandson, Michael McAllister of Southern Pines. Also, he is survived by his sister, LeAnne Bass Allen, of Raleigh; and brothers, Neil Bass of California and Tony Bass of Raleigh, and nieces, Maggie and Catie Allen of Raleigh.
Memorial donations may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Maine Street, Taunton, MA 02780, www.hfotusa.org or a charity of your choice.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to www.elkinfuneralservice.com
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Elkin Funeral Service.
As published in the Rocky Mount Telegram
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Memories and Condolences
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Josette Skinner
December 10, 2017
SGT Bass you will be greatly missed. You've always kept a smile on your face.
Gretta Mazzarella
November 30, 2017
With a heavy heart I salute you, SPC Joe Bass. Know you were loved and your kindness and smiling face will be missed. I will keep precious my memories of you and our time served together. Prayers for his family and friends that they will find solace in his memory.
Monique Hayes
November 27, 2017
My deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to the family of SPC Joe Bass. He was a diamond and will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Laquanda Bell
November 20, 2017
My battle, you were so sweet and everyone loved you SPC Bass. You will forever be in my heart. You were always so happy and smiling. I will keep your name alive.
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M P
November 20, 2017
Rest in peace brother. CPT Michelle and Husband Paul
Dallas and Jane Berentis
November 19, 2017
I am sorry to hear the news of joe passing away. I met him a few years ago at a local campground. He was always busy making things. He loved his dog petey more than anything else. Prayers to his family.
Vicki Viall
November 19, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Peggy, LeAnne, and Tony.
Stephanie Kirby
November 17, 2017
May you rest easy Soldier and find peace. You will be missed. Until we meet again.
Shanita Bassit
November 17, 2017
Rest easy buddy. I will miss hearing your voice and laughing with you. May God grant your family the peace they will need in the days ahead.
Russell Pait
November 15, 2017
Joey had a great sense of humor, kind heart and a wonderful ear for music. He was also an outstanding runner in High School, which I always admired. Condolences to his family and those closest to Joey, he touched a lot of lives in a positive way, including our residents at Providence Place during his employment at that facility. May you rest in Peace, old friend.
Joeli Jackson
November 14, 2017
Joey was a good person and a good friend. One from high school I always had fond memories of. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. I pray to see you again one day, Joey. Love you.
Lynn Felsheim
November 14, 2017
Such a sad loss of a wonderful man. I always knew Joey to have a heart of gold. Rest in peace my friend.
Tammy Dodd
November 13, 2017
Tony and Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Joe while he was visiting Tony at work. Although Joe and Tony are different, they had the same mannerisms, pattern of speech and gestures that made me giggle/smile and cemented the fact they were in deed brothers! I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you will find comfort in your sweet memories of Joe and the love you have for each other. Sincerely, Tammy Dodd, NC State Parks
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