Butch was born on April 25, 1946, in Arcadia, Florida to John and Leona Bass. He married Reba Prestridge on January 15, 1965. They had been married for 55 years.
Butch and Reba had two sons, Johnny E. Bass and Tony L. Bass. They had three grandchildren, Toshia Jones, Kevin Bass, and Kyle Bass. They also had two great-grandsons, John Wesley Bass (“JW”), and Adam Joseph Fulpe, Jr.
Butch had four sisters and three brothers. He was predeceased by his four sisters, Elizabeth Pomeroy, Gladys Anderson, Amelia Todd, and Mary Jean Dehays and two of his brothers, Jack Bass and David Bass. He is survived by one brother, George Austin Bass (“Pete”).
Butch was a dedicated employee to FPL for 39 years. He was well loved by many throughout the Englewood Community. He loved boating, fishing, especially gill net fishing. He also enjoyed hunting, watching YouTube videos, and spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and liked to joke and play practical jokes. He made every day special, especially holidays. What he loved most was being a husband, a father, and a granddaddy.
Butch was one of a kind. He was genuine, kind, and giving. He would help anyone. All who knew him loved him. He will be greatly missed not by many, but by all. May he Rest In Peace.
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