Bill was born to William B Bass Sr. and his wife Betty Bass, and he grew up with his 2 siblings, Brenda Finch and Robert W. Bass. As the oldest child, his parents raised him to be a hard worker from an early age as he helped his father build houses when not in school. His work with his father laid the foundation of a man who could fix just about anything and always wanted to fix things himself. His work ethic extended to more than his father’s business as he was a skilled athlete focusing on sports like wrestling, basketball, football, track, and baseball where he was nicknamed the “South Paw Pitcher”. Sports brought out his competitive side, but piano brought out his passion for music.
As he grew older, he focused on his studies and lived his entire life in pursuit of learning new things. His degrees are many and include a BS degree in Physics at Auburn, MS degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, and MS in Information Systems from the Auburn University at Montgomery.
It was at Auburn University where he met the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Linda Kay Stone Bass on a blind date. They dated for years, when he was called to serve honorably in the Army in Vietnam. His romantic side and the thought of being at war led him to get an emergency pass to fly home and surprise Kay with an impromptu wedding. While unexpected, it started his life as a dedicated family man. They went on to have 2 children, Christopher H. Bass and Mandi Bass.
As a father his passion for sports music and knowledge would leave a legacy on his children. His son Chris will remember all the baseball and basketball teams he coached and all the hours he spent teaching him to be his best. His daughter will begin her love of music with the memories of waking up on Saturday mornings to the sound of him playing piano. They will both learn the value of wisdom, strong character, and knowledge as he lived out these principles every day of his life.
In his career, he was Board Certified in Heath Physics, Therapeutic Physics, Radiation Physics and Nuclear Physics. He used his knowledge to be an entrepreneur starting Radiation Technical Services and Training as well as a Nuclear Pharmacy, Isomed. He retired from UAB from his long-time career as the Director of Radiation Health and Safety, but never stopped learning new skills in his passions for math and science.
Throughout his life, he will be remembered for how well he loved. He loved God, his family and his friends with all his heart and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama. He cherished the time he had with those he loved and was intentional with his efforts to bring people together. He enjoyed coordinating his high school and family re-unions and always missed those he left in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by his wife Linda Kay Bass, his children Chris and Mandi, his two grandsons and his brother Robert.
There will be a visitation held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Morgan Funeral Chapel (625 Gilbert Ferry Rd. Attalla, AL 35954) from 11am to 12 pm. A graveside service officiated by Brother Larry Garrard will take place directly following visitation at 12:30 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery (2505 4th St. NW, Atalla AL 35954).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.morganfuneralchapel.com for the Bass family.
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