William Howard Bass

Howard, as he was known to most family and friends, was born February 26, 1923, in Nacogdoches County to parents David L. Bass and Ruth Charlton Bass and had been a lifelong area resident. He was quite a musician, playing various instruments (sometimes at the same time), and enjoyed being a member of the Senior Choir at Calvary Baptist Church.

He had been a dairy and broiler farmer for many years while also serving Nacogdoches as a letter carrier for 18 years.

Howard had a great passion for “people” and was happy to work many years at the Okay Food Store on North Street as a night manager.

His survivors include his wife, Vera Bass; a son, Randy Bass of Nacogdoches; daughter, Gail Martin and husband Doug of Nacogdoches; grandsons, Jeff Todd and wife Tanis of Nacogdoches and Josh Bass and wife Lindsey of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; granddaughters, Amanda Woodard and Alana Bass, both of Nacogdoches; great-grandsons, Zachary Todd and Shannon Todd, both of Nacogdoches; and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Bass and Audie Mae Bass, both of Nacogdoches; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers.

His family wishes to express special appreciation to Jackie Morrison and Tanis Todd for outstanding care they gave him in his final days. Very special thanks also goes out to Christine Ballow for her treasured support.

Services are set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Bro. James Ervin and Bro. Steve Slover officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014.

Pallbearers will be Robert Bass, Lee Bass, Robbie Lee Strahan, Don Wayne Strahan, Bobby Bowdoin, and Kevin Bowdoin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerome Hale, Jimmy Crawford, and John Baker.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church’s Senior Choir.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.