Joel Bass

Mr. Joel “Sam” Bass, 80, of Tallassee, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born March 21, 1935.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim Bass officiating. Burial will follow at Chana Creek Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Verta Bass; sons, Clarke McManus (Kim), David Bass (Kaycee) and Evan Bass (Marisa); grandchildren, Caroline McManus, Kate McManus, Audrey Bass, Laura Bass, Lydia Bass and Austin Bass; brothers, Benny Bass, Henderson Bass (Alice) and Jimmy Bass (Betty); sister, Nellie Ledbetter; sister-in-law, Margaret Bass and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Cordelia Bass; son, Mark Bass; brother, Barney Bass and sister, Sarah Frances Baker.

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, Alabama