Sebastian Tyrone Bass

On December 31, 1966, a baby boy was born to the late Ambrose Bass, Sr., and Dorothy Morris Bass in Newellton, Louisiana. This newborn was to be named Sebastian Tyrone Bass. He was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. Alex Roberts. He was a Newellton High School, Class of 1984, graduate. Shortly after, he decided to join and serve in the United States Army. He had many tours during his service, with one significant tour being Desert Storm. As his life progressed, he developed an amazing career at Baylor University, where he touched the hearts of many he encountered. His untimely departure was on August 23, 2021, in the comfort of his own home.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving and devoted wife, Tonta Bass; loving and caring mother, Dorothy Bass; his beloved children: sons, Terraius Bass, Ja’Vonte Bass, and TaJuan Harris, and daughters, Mykail Harris and Adrianna Chappell; siblings, Cashell Whitney (Derrick); brothers, Ambrose Bass, Daryl Hollis (Mortique) and Derrick McGill (Ariel); grandchildren, Takihra Bass, Katelyn Bass, Ja’Vonte Ross, Jordan Bass, and Tajae Bass; father-in-law, John Joseph (Lauretta); sisters-in-law, Adrian JosephDow (Viron), Stevie Burnell, Kiesha Chappell, Tylenski Pollard, and Portia McNary; brothers-in-law, Sean Chappell (Renee) and Antwone Chappell (Elaine); aunts, Betty Bailey (Clint), Aletha Carter, Elizabeth Bass, and Martha Bass; uncles, Earl Morris and Calvin Bass (Brenda); special cousin/sister, Margo Allen (Freddie); and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins and relatives, as well as friends.

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