Jon Alan Bass II

Jon Alan Bass II passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 42. He was a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, and was a resident of Port Vincent at the time of his death. He was born to Marian Hope Cambre Bass and Jon Alan Bass on August 4, 1980 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife, Desiree, mother and stepfather, Hope Cambre and John F.D. Peterson; brother, Mark R. Bass, wife Wendi; nephews Evan and Owen; grandmother, Frances Richard Cambre; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jon Alan Bass, Sr.; maternal grandfather,David Harold Cambre; paternal grandparents, James Enoch Bass and Virginia McNichol Bass; great-grandparents, C. V. and Maude Richard, Oscar and Elma Cambre, Raymond and Ena McNichol, and Enoch and Maggie Bass.

Jon played baseball for Catholic High School and graduated in 1998. He continued his education at Southeastern University in Hammond, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in business. After graduation, Jon began his professional career as an IT specialist.

Jon proudly served in the Louisiana Army National Guard, 205' Engineering Battalion. He was a combat medic and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2004 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom where he was attached to various operational units. Jon's unit returned to Louisiana after completing the tour and he received an honorable discharge that same year.

Jon loved his family, fishing, and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting with family and friends, and especially rabbit hunting in the company of his grandfather, David Cambre, Sr. He was also a skilled woodworker, craftsman, and enjoyed watching the LSU Tigers play.

A visitation for Jon will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. Visitation will continue on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 15710 LA Hwy 16, French Settlement, LA 70733. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 AM officiated by Father Mathew Dunn and Deacon Jimmy Little. Pall bearers include Derek Patterson, Ryan Diez, Landon Millet, Luke Millet, Trey Cambre, Kip Bass, and Kyle Patterson. Jon will be laid to rest at St. Williams Cemetery in Port Vincent.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Bass family.