Charles R. Bass

BASS, CHARLES R. Charles R. Bass, 83, lifelong resident of the South Valley, husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2014. He was the only child to Raymond O. Bass and Verba Jane McLean Bass. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Rosemary; children, Jane Childs and husband, Perry, Mary Charlene Pierce and husband Thomas, Shawn Ray Bass and wife Melanie, and Rebecca Lee Pierce and husband Perry; foster son, Harry E. Reid, Jr.; grandchildren, Cassidy Pierce, Caitlyn Pierce, Steven Pierce,Sary Pierce - Soltero, Lance Bass, Chase Bass, Ashley Bass, Stephanie Childs - Atwater, Perry Childs III, and Angie Childs; three great-grandchildren, along with extended family members and church family. Charles was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He then enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean War. The Bass family started Bass Service in 1936. Charles took over the business after his father passed away and it is still in the family to this day, currently running under the name of Quality Baits operated by Harry E. Reid, Jr. A service in honor of Charles' life will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd SW 87105. Viewing will be one hour prior to service. Charles will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE 87107. Pallbearers will be Steven Pierce, Lance Bass, Chase Bass, Pete Jacobson, Bob Clements, Adam Ashmead, and John Reid.