Charles "Charlie" Edward Bass

Funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward Bass will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel. Reverend Randy Gardner will officiate. Interment will follow in Graves Cemetery in Sumrall, MS. Mr. Bass, age 89, passed away early Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, at the Wesley-Merit Health Medical Center in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Bass loved his family and will be missed by them as well as many friends. Saulters Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles Edward Bass was born on August 20, 1932, in Jefferson Davis County to Oliver and Zelma Dyess Bass. Mr. Bass loved his job as a Professional Truck Driver and was privileged to travel over most of the 50 United States during his career. One of the things he was passionate about in his younger years was running Beagles and Fox Hunting. He also enjoyed growing a garden and he loved homemade Butter Finger ice cream. Mr. Bass was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Zelma Bass; his wife of over 50 years, Shelby Jean Bass and his brothers, Leroy "Bud" and L.B. Bass. His memory will forever be cherished by his daughter Debbie Bass Istre of Hattiesburg; 2 sons, Wayne Bass (Debbie) of Bassfield and Eddie Bass (Kathy) of Sumrall; 2 sisters, Christine Dyess and Lucille Dyess, both of Carson; 1 brother, Hubert Bass of Monticello; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, February 15, 2022, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Saulters Moore Funeral Home. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com