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Benjamin Bass Obituary

BASS, Benjamin LATTA - Reverend Benjamin J. Bass, 75, entered the Church Triumphant on May 16, 2005. Born in Sellers, SC, he was the son of the late Joe Manley Bass and the late Carrie Hayes Bass. Ben attended the Latta High School and Presbyterian Jr. College, Maxton, NC. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. Ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in June 1959, he served the following Presbyterian (USA) churches: Midway (Maxton) NC, Pembroke, NC, Saluda, SC, Indiantown, Williamsburg County, SC; Parkwood, Florence; Sherwood, Fayetteville, NC; Kentyre, Hamer, SC; and McCall, SC. He was honorably retired (H.R.) on December 31, 1988 by New Harmony Presbytery. Ben was predeceased by Henry Bass, J.M. Bass, Guy Bass, Ella B. Cox, Carolyn B. Evans, Celia B. Basham, Annie H. Dew, J.L. Dew, Richard Dew, Walter (Pete) Dew, Jennings Dew, Mildred D. Goodyear, Edith D. Martin, and Lou D. Ranson. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Long Bass; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Don Quinney of North Charleston; foster-son, James David Watson (Latta); sister, Grace D. (Buddy) Nichols, Charlotte, NC; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Jim) Hart, Trenton (Nancy) Quinney; step-great-granddaughter, Emily Quinney; many nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and a multitude of friends. Services will be held on May 19, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Latta Presbyterian Church with interment following at Magnolia Cemetery, directed by Kannaday's Funeral Home of Latta. Visitation will be from 6 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Latta Presbyterian Church and other times at the home of 107 North Mauldin Street, Latta, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Latta Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Latta, SC; Thornwell Home for Children, Clinton, SC or any of the Presbyterian Homes in South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Bass

7 Entries

Scott Rhyne

June 1, 2005

Although I did not know Rev. Bass, I did know his granddaughter Lisa. We were classmates at Remount Road Elementary School. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers are with the family.

Betty Schaffer

May 20, 2005

Dear Margie and Mary,

My earliest memories of Ben are at Grandma Dew’s house. He always sat down at the piano and played “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Onward Christian Soldiers.” He loved to recount vivid tales of his Aunt Annie's influence and never came for a visit that he didn’t have a little brown bag in his hand filled with bubble gum. He was always interested in everyone else and loved to tease in a good-natured way. Even as his health declined, he recalled in detail numerous earlier conversations. Ben always greeted us with a smile--both with his mouth and with his eyes. We will miss him,too.

Love,

Charles B. Ranson, III

May 19, 2005

Dear Aunt Marjorie,

Charles and I were deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Ben's death. I didn't hear about it until yesterday. I am sorry that we are unable to attend the services, but I want you to know that you are in our prayers. Please e-mail us when you are able.

Our deepest symphathy and love go out to you and the family.

Charles, Teresa,

Ben and Summer

David Richardson

May 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Rev. Benjamin Bass. I am a former longtime student of Mary Bass Quinney and recall numerous conversations about the wonderful life of her dad and his work as a minister, father and husband. May the Lord be your comfort and strength - May his love sustain you and give you hope for the future. I also wish to leave this scripture with you:

" I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."

John 14:18

BEVERLY TANNER DUNN

May 18, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at the lose of Mr. Bass. He was my father and mother's pastor at Indiantown Presbyterian Church. I am the youngest daughter of the last Jasper and Ettie Tanner. My father often talked about fishing with Mr. Bass in Wilson Lake and Mr. Henry Nelson's pond and also at Mr. Ervin's pond. Those were great days for him to talk about.

Vernon Fash

May 18, 2005

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family in the loss of Reverend Ben Bass. We were students together at USC. We shared some of the same classes. He was deeply committed to his calling and served His Lord well. He assisted me in many ways.

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