Rev. John Bass

Passed 08/31/2022

Obituary For Rev. John Bass

Rev. John Napoleon Bass, 82, of Bassfield, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Marion General Hospital, Columbia, Mississippi.

He is the son of the late Alex and Edna McNair. He was a member of Holly Springs Methodist Church, Bassfield, Mississippi.

Rev. Bass was a retired school teacher and Pastor. He loved spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, September 9, 2022 at Holly Spring Methodist Church at 11am. Interment will be at Wheeler Cemetery, Bassfield, Mississippi.

He is survived by: brother, Robert E. Bass; sisters, Evelyn Haley of Tylertown, MS and Frankie Booth of Flowood, MS.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home, 1-6pm and Friday at the church, 10-11am.



Guest Book

A belated tribute to a friend, John Napoleon Bass, a fellow seminarian that I found already a student at the ITC/Phillips School of Theology in Atlanta, GA when I arrived there in the fall of 1981. Rev. Bass and I instantly became friends. He was the big brother that I never had. He was known and esteemed by students of the total consortium.What a sense of humor he had! He loved to talk and laugh and we loved talking and laughing with him. May God's blessings rest upon all of Rev Bass's family, friends, and all who are missing him and grieving his departure. Rev. Martha M. Ewing, Huntsville, AL

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Sympathies Cuzn / family .. Cuzn Cuzn Na /Napoleon, heart felt regrets of you passing on. Hard to believe no white towel on your shoulder to wipe sweat, your jokes/ laughs, gathering at the home place for McNair reunions plus other events through many years of my life as my granddad Johnnie believed in big meetings and meet for funerals ...solid family for Aunt T and all his siblings. Hard to believe as another Cuzn passed on also had a sermon, "storm is almost over" ...now storm is over,stood Tall for godly faith. Be firm no matter what come against me, Cuzn Judy McNair Green, Gulfport ( Cuttin Red daughter )

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My sincere condolences to this Family. My Bass was my teacher in junior high and he was one of the best. My your hearts continue to find peace. Blessings Mary Jackson Pittman

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One of the Best of the Best Ever! Much Sympathy!

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Sincere condolences to the family of Rev JN Bass. My God comfort you in your time of loss. Sharon McLaurin5

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Cousin Napoleon, the McNair Family will never be the same. Thank you for all that you've done us. I'm gonna miss seeing you on hot summer days with a towel thrown over your shoulder. I know my Grandmama is deeply saddened because she really enjoyed calls with you. Yall both talked so loud but yall liked it just like that. We love you, and you are already truly missed. -Bianca

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Deepest sympathy to Mrs Haley and family. From: Apostle Clayton Bullock and Tylertown First Baptist Church Family

- Doris Holmes

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One of the greatest teachers I've ever had the experience of knowing. Your passing breaks my heart down to the core. May the family of Mr. Bass be comforted with the Holy Spirit of God during this traumatic time. I am blessed to have been one of your students, Mr. Bass. Sincerely, Kenneth Ross, Class of 1999.

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Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Evelyn Haley and family. My God never makes mistakes. Take solace in knowing your love one made preparation for this day. Barbara Winston And District six, Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi.

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prayers and comfort

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Well Mr. Nape, as I called him, you were the total image of a teacher. My deepest condolences for your family. God Bless. Rebecca/ Ryjiah Gleghorn.

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I would like to say that Rev Bass was the pastor of my home church Zionell CME for over 25 years. He was a great impact to me and our church family. I will forever love him and all the great times he shared with us at Zionell. My condolences to the family.

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My heart and prayers goes out to the family my former teacher so many memories and laughs in class with you there was no other like you. You taught your former students the proper ways of using words in a sentence. You pushed us so hard and made it possible of becoming a successful student throughout school.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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