James “Jim” Bass, Jr.

James “Jim” Bass, Jr., age 65, of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Born on August 6, 1958, in Barnesville, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Franklin Bass, Sr. Mr. Bass retired as an assistant mechanic with Delta Airlines and worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts. He was passionate about classic cars and enjoyed camping. Jim also enjoyed barbequing and was known by his family as the best banana pudding maker.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Susan Thompson Bass of Alto; son, Eric Bass; daughters and sons-in-law: Sandy Bass, Jessica Hawkins (Nathan) of Leicester, North Carolina, and Jennifer Sauer (Jordan) of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren: Xavier Hawkins, Brooklyn Hawkins, and Lexi Hawkins; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Curtis and Imogene Thompson.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Level Grove Cemetery with Pastor Nathan Hawkins officiating.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.