Willis Faye Bass

Willis Bass, 72, of Bayboro passed away January 17, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Susan Bass; two daughters, Jennifer B. Okvist and husband, Peter, of Alliance, and Lisa Bass of California; four grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Tiffany and Andrew; two brothers, Roger Bass and Terry Bass; and sister, Cindi.

Will served three tours in Vietnam and three tours on the drill field at Parris Island in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired as Master Sergeant after over 22 years of service.

His memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 27th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Wolk officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4200 Morganton Rd. Suite 300, Fayetteville, NC 28314.