Billy Bass

Mr. Billy Gene Bass age 51, of Crumpler, NC died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Bass was born on April 26, 1960 in Bay County, FL to Horace Grillis Bass and Elizabeth Patrick Hoosier. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by Son, Trey Michael Dallas Bass. Mr. Bass enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and playing ball. Billy had a good sense of humor and was always helpful and kind. He was most of all a loving father.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Emmanuel Baptist Church by Rev. Jeff Brown.    The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church.  Mr. Bass is survived by; his companion, Tanya LaJean Koogler of the home, 3 sons, William Chase Bass of Warrensville, Malcolm Angus Bass and Mikell Bonskott Bass both of the home, his mother, Elizabeth Cecil Patrick Hoosier of Warrensville, 1 sister, Nancy Geraldine Lambert of Winston Salem, also surviving is one niece.  Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.   You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.   Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Bass's arrangements.