Norman Omax Bass
June 14, 1931 ~ April 19, 2025
Resided in: Rocky Mount, NC
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ROCKY MOUNT – Norman Omax Bass, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in Sampson County, NC on June 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Annie Belle Herring Bass and Ammie Robertson Bass. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Blanch Bass, Hazel Detter, Mildred Burney, Mabel Halterman, Elizabeth Estes, and Hortense Eldridge; and his brothers, Robert, Lorenzal, Paul, Harry, and Lloyd.
Norman was born in the Herring Community in Sampson County. He graduated from Herring High School and attended Wilmington College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 in post-war Germany. After returning to the U.S., he attended barber school and was a barber in Rocky Mount for many years. He later worked for Peoples Bank. His natural athletic ability led to playing basketball, golf, and bowling in community athletic programs. His upbringing on the family farm gave him a love of gardening, and he often gave friends and family beautiful flowers, plants, and fresh produce. He was a good friend and a good neighbor.
Norman is survived by his sister, Helen Bass Vann of Clinton and 21 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount.
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, a gathering of friends and family will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church at 1:30 pm, with a graveside service to follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, 200 S. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11341 N. U.S. 421, Clinton, NC 28328.
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.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
(252) 451-8800
Graveside Service: Saturday, April 26, 2025 1:30 pm
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
11341 N. US 421
Clinton, NC
28328
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Norman Omax Bass 's name.
First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount,
NC
27804
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
11341 N. US 421
Clinton,
NC
28328
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Norman was the kind of person everyone would love to have as a friend. He was always so loving, especially to those who were in need of just a gentle touch or reminder that somebody cared. He and my Dad grew to be best friends. I don’t think there was ever a time when I called my Dad that he didn’t mention that Norman had dropped by to visit and share laughs. He was always helping Daddy do something. Norman and Dad could just look at each other and burst out laughing – only they knew what was behind that laugh!! Norman will be missed. He was truly a great friend to the Lynch family.
Norman was my dad’s best friend and a good friend of my family; his actions to ALWAYS help others will never be forgotten; I don’t know what we would have done had it not been for Norman Bass always there to help my dad for many years after my mother’s death. My brother and two sisters and myself lived many miles from our home place and could not be there when my dad needed help BUT Norman Bass was always there to help. Our family is so grateful and blessed for Norman’s friendship for many years. We will miss him on this earth but we know we will see him again in Heaven!