Obituary of Morris E. Bass

Services, with Military Honors, for Morris E. 'Buddy' Bass, 68, Troup, are scheduled for 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 3, at the Henry's Chapel United Methodist Church, near Troup, with the Reverend David Goodwin Officiating, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mr. Bass died Wednesday, April 30, at his residence in Troup. He was born February 29, 1940, in Dallas, to the late Harold and Alice Florence Bass. He was a 1956 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School, Dallas. He attended North East Texas College and East Texas State University. Mr. Bass was a longtime resident of Dallas and had been a resident of Troup since 1990. He had worked for Texas Instruments and Dravo Mining. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Byron and Becky Bass, Troup and Brad and Sandie Bass, Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Micheal McLellan, Eugene, Oregon; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Pat Bass, Keller; two grandchildren, Hunter Bass and Jordan Bass; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Friday, May 2.