Robert Cecil Bass

Robert "Bobby" Cecil Bass, 78, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at his residence. Born on January 11, 1935 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Wiley Cecil and Nona Sasser Bass, he was a retired police chief. Bobby was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham. He was a member of the Peace Officers Association as well as the Chiefs Association. He is survived by his wife Deborah Shiver Bass of Camilla, GA, daughters Robbin Folsom of Cordele, GA, Patty Tennison of Pelham, GA, Dondra Coyle of Columbus, GA, grandchildren Josh Dent, Adam Dent, Ashley Dent, Brittany Branch, Michael Hamilton, great granddaughter Lexys Branch, stepchildren E. J. Newton, Nikki Newton, Natasha Newton, several step grandchildren, sister Ann Hayes and husband Bright of Pelham, GA, brothers Donald Bass of Pelham, GA, Jerry Bass and wife, Sandy, of New Orleans, LA, sister-in-law Jalayne Bass and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a great grandson Adam Jackson Dent, parents Wiley Cecil and Nona Sasser Bass, and a brother Ronald Bass. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral services which will be conducted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Pelham. Rev. Jerry Bass will officiate the services with Josh Dent, Adam Dent, Michael Hamilton, Kerry Branch, Scotty Bass and Timmy Shiver serving as pallbearers. Interment will take place in the Pelham City Cemetery with military honors. Should you choose to make a donation, please do so to the American Cancer Society, c/o Frieda Warren, 5426 Ga. Hwy. 262, Pelham, GA 31779.