Edward "Ed" Lee Bass

Edward “Ed” Lee Bass, 92, of Statesville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August

27, 2024. Born on April 24,1932, in Statesville, he was the son of the late Arthur Burkett “Burt”

Bass and Marie Redmond Bass.

Ed attended school in Iredell County and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was

retired from Southern Screw Company, where he worked for 37 years.

Ed married Martha Jean Bennett in 1960 and remained so for the rest of his life. In addition to

his wife of 64 years, Ed is survived by four children, Edward “Eddie” Bass (Tom) of Hickory,

Melissa B. Stutts (Richard) of Mooresville, Rodney Bass (Cindy) of Kernersville, Scotty Bass of

Wilmington; five grandchildren, Addison Stutts, Paxton Stutts Perley, Kristin Bass Thrash,

Hunter Bass, Ciara Bass; one great granddaughter, Lyla Bass; two sisters, Shirley Beaver,

Jessie St. John and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by two sisters, Elva Ostwalt, Virginia Bass; and

two brothers, Roy Bass, Ken Bass.

All who knew Ed knows that he loved to talk and tell stories, he loved to be outside and could be

found on his tractor, lawnmower or just sitting in his chair. Ed loved to work with his hands and

built the family home himself. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and

their many accomplishments.

A graveside service will be held 3:00pm Friday, September 6, 2024 at Beulah Baptist Church

Cemetery with Rev. Brian Burgess officiating. The family will speak with friends following the

service and will gather at the residence on Eufola Road.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County and online

condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com