Samuel “Sammy” Manin Bass
September 17, 1946 ~ December 18, 2017
DORTCHES - Samuel "Sammy" Manin Bass, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on September 17, 1946, he was the son of the late A. Z. Manin Bass and Elsie Leonard Bass. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Harrold Bass.
Sammy loved his Lord, his family and serving his country. He was a proud graduate of Red Oak High School, class of 1964. After graduation, Sammy went on to serve his country in the US Army as a military police officer from 1967-1969. During his tour in Vietnam he was awarded the "Soldier's Medal" for heroism. Sammy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Sammy leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving wife of 49 years, Emily Aycock Bass; daughter, Rhonda Bass Wainright and husband, David; and son, Jeff Bass and wife, Jill. He is also survived by four very special grandchildren, Samantha Wainright, Davis Wainright, Carli Bass and Collin Richardson; siblings, Margaret Bass, Steve Bass and wife, Pat, Jackie Bass Varnell and husband, Billy; many nieces and nephews; special family friends and co-workers.
A Celebration of Sammy's Life will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Phillip Barton officiating. Committal Service with full military honors will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Sammy and Emily.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or American Cancer Society, (for Lung Cancer and Agent Orange Research) 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 12/21, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 12/21, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Memorial
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 12/21, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Emily, our hearts go out to you and the family. Sammy is at peace now and he passed in the home he built surrounded by those he loved. Love you
You are a special brother to me and I have wonderful memories of times we have shared. I will miss you but know you are in a better place where there is no pan and suffering. Love you and miss you as you spend your first Christmas in Heaven.
Emily, I am so sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing this morning. I know that he is at peace now. May the hole in your heart be filled with that knowledge and the many many memories that you have of him and your love. Prayers, Vickie Hall
Emily, Jeff, Rhonda, and Family Oh! for the memories of younger days. He will be missed. His partner in fun…
Aunt Emily, Rhonda, Jeff and family We are saddened to hear of Uncle Sammy’s passing. He always had a smile on his face, a welcoming hug and plenty of jokes to tell. He will definitely be missed!! You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers…love you!!
Jeff, Jill and family of Mr. Bass, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss Rhonda. Sending lots of prayers and a huge hug your way.
The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts, the safest place to be is in someone’s prayers, and the very best place to be in……is in the hands of God. Just know Emily you are in our thoughts and prayers and I know you are in the hands of God as Sammy has moved on to his Heavenly Home. Love ‘n prayers — Kay and Don xoxoxo
Emily and family we are so sad to hear about Sammy. He always had a funny joke to tell and I was always grateful for all he did for mama and daddy. Sending our prayers and good wishes for you and the family at such a difficult time. I hope that Cindy and I can come visit after Christmas. George and I were glad to have you all as such good neighbors while we lived there.
We are keeping you in our prayers! Kay and Buzzy Redding
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort to all the family. Johnny and Dawn Lascallette
Emily and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad I met and got to know you, Sammy and Carli at the Library on Tuesday mornings. I am praying for you and your family. God bless!!
Jeff and Jill and Carli, So sorry for your loss, sending lots of prayer’s. Love to all of you. Aunt Linda
Jill and family sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Liz Smallwood
Dear Emily and Family, My heart is broken for the loss of Sammy. He fought such a brave fight with this ugly disease called cancer. His outlook on life was such an inspiration to me on the occasions we met. He is now out of pain and resting at our Lords side. You will be missed my friend but never forgotten. Prayers lifted up for all concerned. Nancy Campfield
So sorry for the loss of Sammy you all are in our thoughts and prayers . Judy and Lemmie
Just heard about Sammy. Very sorry. He will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Emily, Rhonda, Jeff and the family. I will always remember Uncle Sammy’s loving heart, helpful spirit and welcoming smiles. Heaven is full of warmth and kindness tonight while Daddy and his brother are embraced in God’s love.
Emily and Jeff-you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family, and know that God is close to the broken-hearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit,(Psalm 3418)
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Also, at this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
I was saddened to hear that Sam had passed. My son called me this morning and told me. We had some good times together and I enjoyed our last meeting with you all at Arbys. If there is anything I can do please call We will be praying for your family.
Our deepest condolences go to you and your family. I have fond memories of working with Mr. Bass. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Robert Leonard and family
Emiley, I just watched Sammy’s tribute and what a great story of his abundant life experiences and such memories for all the family. Love Jeff and Charlene
Heartfelt prayers for all family. May your heart be filled with love as you remember the cherished memories of all good times . In Christian Sympathy, Tom and Martha Barnes
Sammy I will never forget the first time we met while watching a Northern Nash Football game back in 1992. As we both stood side by side in the stands watching your son play for the Knights, I specifically remeber you telling me, son if you don’t lose the Yankee attitude you won’t make it a week in the south…..just Stick with Jeffrey, he will teach you the right way how we do things in the south…..at that very moment, I was instantly motivated to become a southern gentlemen. You have been a part of my life for the past 25 years and I will forever be greatful that we met. Thank you for Service to this great nation and making Jeffrey and I the southern gentlemen we are today. God Bless and God be with the entire Bass family.
Sammy will be missed by all who was a part of his life,l for one have memory of when we were young .My God bless the Bass family
Aunt Emily, I will never forget how you and Sammy welcomed my family into yours. I am saddened by Sammy’s passing and know that he is putting a smile on everyone’s face in heaven as he did on this earth.
To The Family I am sorry about your loss. The bible does offers us comfort. Scripture such as Revelation 213,4 and John 528,29 comforted me. I am sure that the entire family will be comforted from these scripture which you all cherish those fond memories.
To The Family I am sorry about your loss. The bible does offers us comfort. Scripture such as Revelation 213,4 and John 528,29 comforted me. I am sure that the entire family will be comforted from these scripture which you all cherish those fond memories.