Mr. Eddie Lee Bass Sr.

July 27, 1927 - August 9, 2020

Mr. Eddie Lee Bass, Sr, "Brother”, son of the late Oliver Bass and Maggie Alexander Washington Bass, was born on July 27, 1927 in Jackson, MS. He attended the Public Schools of Hinds County. After being encouraged by his Aunt Verdie, he professed his faith on Jesus Christ at an early age. He joined Greater Fairview MB Church pastored by Reverend Coleman, where he served as Junior Deacon. Later in life, he joined New Beginnings Ministry MB Church pastored by Reverend Donald Coleman. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Rachel Holmes Bass on January 10, 1948. This union was blessed with 6 children. Brother Willie Washington, sister Sarah Washington-Wade, wife Rachel Bass, son William Earl Holmes, daughter Verlee Freeman, sons in law McCullen Freeman and Roman Rose and brother in law Reverend Leroy McClellan all preceded him death. Mr. Eddie Bass was a World War II Veteran and served with the 94th Engineer Battalion in the U.S. Army. As a young man, he loved playing baseball and was inducted into the Negro League Hall of Fame. After his baseball years he became the first black salesman for Pabst Blue Ribbon Co. in Jackson, MS. He was also a professional roofer and brick layer. He enjoyed working for the Featherstone Co. in Chicago, IL. He often told his family about the good times he had working with Big Baby and Edgar. He loved talking about his entire family and proud he was of all his children. He enjoyed walking and telling jokes that were funny. When asked how he doing, he would always say, "Everything's going to be alright after a while, tomorrows gonna be a better day." On Saturday, August 9, 2020 God saw that Mr. Eddie Bass was tired and called him to take his heavenly wings at Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital. His wonderful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: Robert Wells, Eddie Jr. (Monica), Mary Frances and Brenda Joyce (Reverend Donald Coleman), one sister, Gloria McClellan, twelve grandchildren, Gary, William (Priscilla), McClullen, Maurice (Marcella), Marilyn, Dwayne, Patreice, Danielle, Rachel, Mabel (Reeco), Lewis, Cammy, thirteen great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, brother in law Sherman Holmes, sisters in law Bernice Clay and Geneva Washington, dear nieces Carol (Willie), Maggie Ruth, Doris and Tammy, dear nephews Shawn and Joey, dear cousin John C. Stamps, his extended family Shawn, Calvin, Austin, Dustin, DeAntez, Stephanie and a host of other family and friends will also cherish his memories.