Clyde Carson Bass

Rev. Clyde Carson Bass, age 81, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 16, at his home while surrounded by family and friends.

Rev. Bass was born July 2, 1931, in Campbell County. He has lived in Oliver Springs since his early childhood.

Before his retirement, he was employed at TVA, and he owned and operated Clyde’s Barber Shop in Oliver Springs for 17 years.

He was a faithful Christian and a member of the Mineral Springs Baptist Church. He served as the church pastor on three different occasions, and he also pastored the Vowel Mountain Baptist Church.

Additionally, he proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard and the United States Marine Corps.

Preacher Bass was preceded in death by his parents, Phil Bass and Ledie Shepherd Bass, and by brothers, Paul, Harry Lee, and Willard Bass.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Retha Harness Bass of Oliver Springs; by sons, Ivan C. Bass and wife Lorraine, of Knoxville, Albert Bass and wife Linda, of Clinton, Landon Bass of Norris, Rodney Bass and wife Freda, of Dayton, Tenn., and Phillip Bass of Oliver Springs; by a daughter, Patti Raines and husband Tony, of Andersonville; by six grandchildren; and by four great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by sisters, Evelyn Lively and husband Clayton, of Oliver Springs, and Mary Gardner of Georgia; and by brothers, Porter Bass of Oak Ridge, and Elgin Bass and wife Judy, of Andersonville; and by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, loved ones, and special friends.

The family received friends between 12 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral followed in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Terry Braden and Pastor Garvan Walls officiating. Burial and graveside services, with full military honors, followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.