Mr. Wayne Anthony Bass Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Wayne Bass entered into rest on Saturday March 30, 2014 at WJB Dorn Verterans Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. from First Nazareth Baptist Church, 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia. Interment will be in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. He was born in Columbia, SC on February 15, 1952 to the late Willie and Joan Craft Bass. He was their first born child. Wayne, affectionately known by his family and friends as "Tony", attended the public schools of Richland County. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1970 where played basketball but, he loved all sports. He listed into the United States Navy where he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War on the USS Saratoga. He received several awards and honors for his service. Following his military discharge, he earned an Associate Degree from Midlands Technical College. Tony was an avid Brick Mason for 30 years until his health declined. He was a sharp dresser and his shades were always nearby. Wayne loved his family and friends and people would think he and Wanda were twins. Mr. Bass attended New Jerusalem Interdonminational Church in Columbia, SC until his health declined. Those left to cherish loving memories are: his children, Roderick (Kisha) Tobin and Brittney Sumter; sisters, Pamella (Jonathon) Pinson of Simpsonville, SC and Wanda (Kevin) Smith of Columbia, SC; brothers, Elton Bass and Berwyn (Oberia) Bass of Apple Valley, CA and eight grandchildren. He was adored by his nephew, Keon Benbow; nieces, nephews and many other loving family members and friends. A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel, 2548 Main Street. are in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. Wayne Anthony Bass

February 15, 1952 - March 30, 2014