Obituary For
Gary Lee Bass
Gary Lee Bass, 72, of Bokoshe, OK, was called home to join the love of his life, Jane, at the feet of Jesus on June 4, 2017. He was born to Leo and Jean Bass on Nov. 1, 1944 in Poteau, OK. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane, his parents, grandparents Walter and Cleo Durant. On June 30, 2017 Gary and Jane would have been celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, but now the celebration was early. Gary proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He retired from Johnson Controls in Poteau, after many years of service. He had a lifetime of memories full of laughter and pranks from J.C. On Nov. 23, 1975, Gary became a Blood Bought and Born Again Christian. He was a loving and devoted Husband, Daddy, Pawpaw and Papaw. He loved to watch the Dallas Cowboys and OU Sooners play Football. He was an avid gun and knife collector.
He is survived by three daughters Angie Burgess and husband Bert of Bokoshe, OK, Sue Ann Bright of Springdale, AR and Amy Stafford and husband Richard of Poteau, OK, his four legged best friend Mollie; nine grandchildren, Colby, Kristy, Caleb, Caitlin, Conner, LeighAnn, Jacklyn, Faith and Dawson, three great-grandchildren Ryleigh, Derek and KyLee; sister Joyce Davis of Poteau; brothers Roy Perkins, Larry Bass and Leonard Davis all of Poteau; lifelong friend and brother Bob Gotcher of Texas as well as a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Colby Oliver, Caleb Oliver, Conner Oliver, Richard Stafford, Bert Burgess, Chad Davis and Dawson Watts.
Service will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Poteau, OK, with Pastor Leroy Billy officiating. Interment will follow service at Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. You may offer condolence to the family Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
SERVICES


Family Gathering

Tuesday, June 06, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grace Manor Funeral Home
28918 205th AVE
POTEAU, Oklahoma 74953

Wednesday, June 07, 2017
1:00 PM

Trinity Baptist Church
Poteau, OK 74953