Obituary of Jimmy Eugene Bass

Jimmy Eugene “Bubba” Bass, 70, the son of the late Henry Jr. and Bertha Bass, was born on January 21, 1953 in Camden, SC.  He entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2024.

Bubba was educated in the Kershaw County School District and graduated from Baron Dekalb High School. He was employed by E.I DuPont in Camden, SC and Mar-Mac Manufacturing in McBee, SC. He retired from both after several years of service, and was most recently employed by Camden Military Academy in Camden, SC. He was a faithful member of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Bethune, SC where he served on the Trustee Board and the Usher Board. Bubba loved his family, fishing, working on cars, and NASCAR.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Leah Williams of Lugoff, SC; his children, Morgan Bass of Lugoff, SC, Wesley (Kodie) Bass of Kershaw, SC, and Mark (Brandi) Bass of Kershaw, SC; one stepson, Armondo Williams of Hopkins, SC; special daughter, Ashley Johnson; two sisters, Bertha (Danny) Clack of Westville, SC, and JoAnn (Larry) Sowell of Kershaw, SC; his eight grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Clark of St. Petersburg, VA, and Becky Johnson of Elgin, SC; four brothers-in-law, Kenny (Myrtle) Williams of Cassatt, SC, Matthew (JoAnn) Williams of Bishopville, SC, Charlie (LaShonda) Williams of Conway, SC, and Christopher (Crystal) Williams of Cassatt, SC; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his loving parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Timothy Bass; his sister, Kimberly Bass; a sister-in-law, Debbie Ann Williams-Hawkins; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Williams.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. 

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff officiated by Rev. Joseph Gause. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Bethune.