Robert L. (RL) Bass, Nashville, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. A lifetime resident of Nash County, and husband of the late Phyllis W. Bass. He was the son of the late Emory Simon Bass and Annie Parker Bass. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tempie Lewis, and brothers, Hubert Parker, Simon Bass and Joe Bass.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy L. Bass and Lori B. Nash (Terry) of Nashville; four granddaughters; sisters, Mildred Wester of Rocky Mount, Lucille Boykin of Winston Salem, Frances Shearin (Larry), Judy Turner of Rocky Mount, brothers, Sam Bass (Ruth) of Ontario, Canada and many nieces, nephews and in laws.
Friends are invited to join the family at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday July 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. to 12:30, followed by a graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery in Spring Hope at 1 p.m. with Dr. Blake Dempsey officiating.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Rock Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary fund, 1238 Rock Creek Drive Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.