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Bruno A. Bass

11/08/1954 - 02/16/2024

Obituary For Bruno A. Bass

Mr. Bruno Bass, better known as Freight Train, departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024.

He was born on November 8, 1954 in Smyrna, Tennessee to the late Ben Arthur Bass and Annie Seline Bass.

Bruno was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools and graduated from Hume Fog High School in 1972.

Bruno was baptized and accepted Christ at a young age at 12th Ave Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bruno enjoyed singing and had an amazing, recognizable voice. He spent his career as a radio personality for numerous radio stations including 1470 WVOL, 88.1 WFSK, and 880 WMBD.

Bruno loved interacting and conversing with others. He enjoyed giving advice and home spun wisdom. The majority of his professional life revolved around customer service. Bruno's professional journey included positions at The Tennessean, The Board of Discipleship and Comcast.

Bruno was preceded in death by his father and mother Ben Arthur and Annie Seline Bass.

Bruno leaves to cherish his memory to his loving and devoted wife Chnowa Bass, his children Mylica (John) Cathey, Kenya, Mora, Trinity, Kennedy and Benjamin Bass. Sister Yolanda Jenkins, Sisters-in- love Dennae Clay, TerriJean Nelson, Brothers-in-love William(Nesheryl) Summers, Sherriff(Valerie) and Rasheed Richards, Grandchildren Maliyah and Jamonte Bass, Jamela Bailey, Jamya Cathey and Jeremiah and Josiah Smith. Great Granddaughter Kielyn Bailey. Devoted Nephew Daniel Jenkins and Aunts Joyce Christmon, Cora Pinkerton and Georgia Lee Lyons. Uncle James Johnson Sr and Joe Jobe. Devoted Friend Robert Ainsworth, Kevin Jones and a host of other family and friends.

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Services are as follows:

Public viewing Friday, February 23, 2024, 3:00-5:00 PM at Hellum Funeral Chapel.

Lie-In-State Saturday, February 24, 2024, 2-4:00 PM

Family visitation 4-5:00 PM, with service to follow at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37218.

Eulogist: Minister Anthony Walker

Please send all flower deliveries to Hellum Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Please keep the Bass and Cathey families in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, Inc. 611 South Highland Ave. Murfreesboro, Tn. (615) 893-4323.


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Beautiful Dreams was sent for Bruno A. Bass - February 23, 2024

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Tammy Shearer sent Sweet Moments for Bruno A. Bass - February 22, 2024

Chnowa we send you and your family our prayers and sympathy for your profound loss.

With Love,

Herb and Tammy Shearer

So sorry for your family loss. I am sending blessings your way for healing and comfort.

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for God's peace for your family. With love, Brianne Simmons

To the Bass and Cathey family, please know we love you all and we pray by faith that God will provide comfort for you all. Sherman and Felita Smotherman

Sending my deepest condolences out to the Bass,Cathey family and friends...

Bruno was loved by many and will be missed greatly. I love Bruno and he loved me. I will miss him very much.

February 19th,2024@6:13AM; Extending Sincere Heartfelt Condolences Thought & Prayers.Inspirational, Encouraging,& Uplifting Psalm From THE BOOK OF PSALM, ROMAMS, DANIEL ( PRAY & NEVER CEASE),1ST & 2ND CORINTHIANS, EPHESIANS, MATTHEW, MARK & LUKE, ST. JOHN/ 1ST & 2ND JOHN, JAMES & MORE BOOKS/ SCRIPTURES FROM THE BIBLE. SENDING GODLY LOVE TO (ALL FAMILLIES/FAMILY'S), THE BASS FAMILY IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN ! CONTINUE HOLDING TO GODS' UNCHANGING HAND (S), & NEVER, NEVER, NEVER LET GO CHILDREN, ETC. !!!!!! FROM THE CORDER-JOBE FAMILY/ FAMILY'S/ FAMILIES. SINCERELY, RESPECTFULLY/ RESPECTIVELY & HUMBLY SUBMITTED/ POSTED BY Ms. Melba Jobe.

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

J.C. Hellum Funeral Home | TN

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