MSgt. James Thomas Bass, USA, Retired

MSgt. James Thomas Bass, USA, Retired, 72, of Asheville, NC, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Born in Burke County, NC on September 10, 1950, he was the son of the late James Edwin bass and Fannie Ellen Fox Bass.

James retired as a mail carrier from the US Post Office after his retirement from the army. He was a member of the Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397. He enjoyed growing flowers, fishing, and helping people. He loved spending time with his friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Catherine Snipes Bass; son, Bryan Bass (Andi); grandchildren, Coty Edwards (Savanna), Allyson Edwards, Jessica Edwards, Cassidy Ruholl, Christina Bass, and Brandon Bass; great-grandchildren, Stormy Workman, Skyler Backstrom, and Sofia Backstrom; and sisters, Joyce Bass Wilber (Mike), Kay Bass Cook (Bob), Delores Bass Trenary (Gilbert), Karen Bass Suttles (Tim), and Libby Pritchard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Bass Edwards.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A celebration of James’ life will follow at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Chaplain Mickey Swann officiating. Entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the US Army and the Caldwell County Honor Guard. Masonic rites will be provided by Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.