WILMINGTON — Jimmy Maynard Bass, 83, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
He was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Pitt County, N.C., to the late Marvin H. and Eula V. Bass.
Jimmy was an active member of Devon Park United Methodist Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir and working with the United Methodist Men. He volunteered with many outreach ministries including Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry.
He attended Contentnea High School in Kinston, N.C. After graduation, he worked various jobs before beginning a 45-year career with DuPont. During that time, he met his lovely bride, Elizabeth.
Jimmy honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, attaining the rank of corporal. He is a recipient of The National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Quinn Bass; and his oldest daughter, Pamela Bass Hendrix.
Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly; grandchildren, Brandon Cavenaugh (Melissa), Jared Hendrix, Natalie Hendrix, Kayla Cavenaugh (Corey) and Joshua Cavenaugh; great-granddaughter, Audrey Cavenaugh; brother, Billy Bass (Mary Lou); brother-in-law, Robert “Buddy” Quinn (Brenda); special family friend, Jane Weeks; and many other beloved friends and relatives.
The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m., Friday, July 14, at Devon Park United Methodist Church. A celebration of life service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bill Adams officiating. A private interment will be held in Oleander Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express their thanks to the members of his church family, as well as the loving caregivers at NHRMC and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center for all their prayers and support during his brief illness.
Those who wish to honor Jimmy’s memory are welcome to send flowers or make donations to Devon Park United Methodist Church, 3403 Winston Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403; or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7335.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at andrewsmortuary.com.
