Charles Edward Bass
July 25, 1930 - May 15, 2023
Charles Edward Bass passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Coolidge Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating the graveside service. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.
Charles was born July 25, 1930, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Budrow and Lilac Morris Bass. Charles graduated from Block High School in Jonesville. He joined the Air Force, traveling throughout his career from eastern Europe to Far East Asia and achieved the rank of Master Sargent. He completed his Air Force career as part of a group that designed modifications to B-52 flight simulators.
While stationed at James Connally AFB in Waco, he met and married Retha Furlow, his wife of 67 years. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Waco, where he worked for over 15 years at General Tire Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Retha Furlow Bass; brothers, Dale Bass and Budrow Bass, Jr.; and sister, Peggy Bass Stone and her husband, Bill; brother-in-law, J. W. Calhoun; brother-in-law, W. H. Furlow and his wife, June; and sister-in-law Martha Furlow Mueck and her husband, Victor.
Leaving behind to cherish the many memories are his sons and their spouses; a daughter, Rebecca; four grandchildren; and five great-grandsons. He leaves behind his sisters; his brother; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; in addition to his many nephews and nieces.
Charles and Retha also "adopted" 18 Baylor University students, providing a home away from home during their time attending the university in Waco.
Charles loved to travel and spend time with his family. He was an avid hunter, artist, and knife creator. He was active member of Baptist churches in the Waco area including Western Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Woodway. He was also very actively involved in Senior Waco Kiwanis.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to your favorite charity.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey
July 25, 1930 - May 15, 2023
Charles Edward Bass passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Coolidge Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating the graveside service. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.
Charles was born July 25, 1930, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Budrow and Lilac Morris Bass. Charles graduated from Block High School in Jonesville. He joined the Air Force, traveling throughout his career from eastern Europe to Far East Asia and achieved the rank of Master Sargent. He completed his Air Force career as part of a group that designed modifications to B-52 flight simulators.
While stationed at James Connally AFB in Waco, he met and married Retha Furlow, his wife of 67 years. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Waco, where he worked for over 15 years at General Tire Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Retha Furlow Bass; brothers, Dale Bass and Budrow Bass, Jr.; and sister, Peggy Bass Stone and her husband, Bill; brother-in-law, J. W. Calhoun; brother-in-law, W. H. Furlow and his wife, June; and sister-in-law Martha Furlow Mueck and her husband, Victor.
Leaving behind to cherish the many memories are his sons and their spouses; a daughter, Rebecca; four grandchildren; and five great-grandsons. He leaves behind his sisters; his brother; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; in addition to his many nephews and nieces.
Charles and Retha also "adopted" 18 Baylor University students, providing a home away from home during their time attending the university in Waco.
Charles loved to travel and spend time with his family. He was an avid hunter, artist, and knife creator. He was active member of Baptist churches in the Waco area including Western Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Woodway. He was also very actively involved in Senior Waco Kiwanis.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to your favorite charity.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey
Charles Edward Bass
July 25, 1930 - May 15, 2023
Charles Edward Bass passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Coolidge Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating the graveside service. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.
Charles was born July 25, 1930, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Budrow and Lilac Morris Bass. Charles graduated from Block High School in Jonesville. He joined the Air Force, traveling throughout his career from eastern Europe to Far East Asia and achieved the rank of Master Sargent. He completed his Air Force career as part of a group that designed modifications to B-52 flight simulators.
While stationed at James Connally AFB in Waco, he met and married Retha Furlow, his wife of 67 years. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Waco, where he worked for over 15 years at General Tire Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Retha Furlow Bass; brothers, Dale Bass and Budrow Bass, Jr.; and sister, Peggy Bass Stone and her husband, Bill; brother-in-law, J. W. Calhoun; brother-in-law, W. H. Furlow and his wife, June; and sister-in-law Martha Furlow Mueck and her husband, Victor.
Leaving behind to cherish the many memories are his sons and their spouses; a daughter, Rebecca; four grandchildren; and five great-grandsons. He leaves behind his sisters; his brother; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; in addition to his many nephews and nieces.
Charles and Retha also "adopted" 18 Baylor University students, providing a home away from home during their time attending the university in Waco.
Charles loved to travel and spend time with his family. He was an avid hunter, artist, and knife creator. He was active member of Baptist churches in the Waco area including Western Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Woodway. He was also very actively involved in Senior Waco Kiwanis.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to your favorite charity.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey
July 25, 1930 - May 15, 2023
Charles Edward Bass passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Coolidge Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating the graveside service. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.
Charles was born July 25, 1930, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Budrow and Lilac Morris Bass. Charles graduated from Block High School in Jonesville. He joined the Air Force, traveling throughout his career from eastern Europe to Far East Asia and achieved the rank of Master Sargent. He completed his Air Force career as part of a group that designed modifications to B-52 flight simulators.
While stationed at James Connally AFB in Waco, he met and married Retha Furlow, his wife of 67 years. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Waco, where he worked for over 15 years at General Tire Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Retha Furlow Bass; brothers, Dale Bass and Budrow Bass, Jr.; and sister, Peggy Bass Stone and her husband, Bill; brother-in-law, J. W. Calhoun; brother-in-law, W. H. Furlow and his wife, June; and sister-in-law Martha Furlow Mueck and her husband, Victor.
Leaving behind to cherish the many memories are his sons and their spouses; a daughter, Rebecca; four grandchildren; and five great-grandsons. He leaves behind his sisters; his brother; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; in addition to his many nephews and nieces.
Charles and Retha also "adopted" 18 Baylor University students, providing a home away from home during their time attending the university in Waco.
Charles loved to travel and spend time with his family. He was an avid hunter, artist, and knife creator. He was active member of Baptist churches in the Waco area including Western Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Woodway. He was also very actively involved in Senior Waco Kiwanis.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to your favorite charity.
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