Missing you today as I do everyday on what would have been our Wedding Anniversary! 
So much love. So many memories. I wish the pain would go away. But I know it never will this side of heaven. I will always love you. 

I think of Pastor Gassett  quite often and feel blessed to have been a member of Trinity Lutheran in Mccomb during his time there. He was a wonderful pastor and man and is still missed. God bless and comfort his loved ones. 

Special memories with Bill...there are many, but one that always comes to mind is our family vacations to Colorado when we were growing up. Mom & Dad would pack up the car with gear for 2 weeks and we'd head off to Estes Park in the Rocky Mountains. Dad's friend had an A-frame 2 bedroom cabin surrounded by tall pines with a view that was breath taking. The days would be spent hiking in these magnificent mountains, drinking from fresh, sparkling streams, and taking in the plentiful wildlife and flowers. Night would find us exhausted, but exhilarated from the clean mountain air and  with a sense of accomplishment on completing another trail. Occasionally, dad would drive us into town where we would feast on fresh Rainbow Trout! These family vacations, away from the every day active lives of 3 children & 2 involved parents, brought us to a place where we could come together without distractions  to  be at peace with God, nature and each other. I image Bill now with Mom and Dad, taking one more hike in those spectacular mountains.

Bill and I grew up a block apart and went to elementary school, were in cub scouts, boy scouts and, our parents were good friends.  Bill went on to build a great life and family and like many old friends we lost touch but never forgot those  days that were instrumental in our character.   Bill's family is the  beneficiary of a great legacy.   My family sends it deepest love and sympathy to yours in this time of loss.

Dear Terry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Although I did not know Bill, I can only imagine the amazing man he had to be by looking at your beautiful family.  May the Father’s love embrace you just as He commands the stars to embrace the night.   May the resurrection power and authority of Jesus extend your strength as far as from the East is to the West in the dawning of each new day.  May the peace of the Holy Spirit fill your heart, mind, and soul as He cares for you in every step on this path where He goes before you.  Words can never be enough, only the Almighty.  Only the great I Am.
With prayers and love, Debbie Luxton

I was so sad to hear of Pastor Gassett’s passing.  He was my Pastor in Mccomb, Ms for a number of years. He was a wonderful pastor and was greatly missed when he left.  My heartfelt condolences to the family.  He is with his Lord now and my prayers are with the family who must carry on without him. May God comfort you in your loss. 

I first met Bill when I applied for a secretarial  position at the church where he was pastor. I was pretty nervous. He did not talk a lot in the interview, but the words he said all were very significant; and that is how he was. His words were very significant. He had a wonderful way with words, whether to his family, friends, co-workers or even strangers. He used words well; to support, to counsel, to give wisdom, to give gentle reminders, to teach,  to comfort, and  to console. 
I think each one of us will remember something special he spoke to us that lifted our spirits, or gave us hope, directed us, or encouraged us. He will be remembered well.


Dearest Terry and your whole beautiful family,
I'm writing to send you my love and deepest sympathy. I know I never met Bill having become friends with you Terry via Facebook, but everything you shared about him, how he enveloped you in love, spoke to me deeply of the kind of man he was. From your words I understood him to be patient, calm, loving, supportive, attentive, caring, generous, gentle, placid and above all, kind. I am so sorry for your huge loss of Bill and want you know I'm sending you love in the darkness and am here for you. With much love, Emma. 

Terry, Richelle, Joshua, and Nathanael,

I am so heartbroken about the loss of Bill. I have known your family for so many years, that I feel like we are all part of the same family.  Bill was always such a kind, friendly, laid back guy. He loved his family and his pets. He truly had a servant’s heart— as a minister and as a nurse. 

I have been praying for you all (and the grandkids) during Bill’s illness. I wish that I could have been there to hug you all during his funeral service. I will continue to pray for you and will see you at his memorial. I wish I knew what words to say that would give you comfort, but I know there are none. I do know that Bill is not suffering anymore, as he is with our Savior. 

Love, Shirani 

Terry, 
I didn’t know you or Bill personally but only through Facebook. I just wanted to send my condolences and send virtual hugs! May God carry you during this time, wrapping His loving arms around you. May you always feel the love that William had for you. Praying for you and your sweet family!! 

~Leneisha 

Dearest Terry,
Remember when I tried to instruct Bill how to use myofascial-release on your ears? I don't have many memories of Bill, but he was the kind of person who made you feel he "saw" you right away, and his kindness and natural caring was immediately visible. I feel so sorry for your loss and your grief, and that this terrible pandemic not only robbed you of your beloved husband, but the physical comfort of everyone who loves you, and wants to come to your side.
I miss and love you,
Julia Kelly

We have known Bill and Terry for many years. Bill was one of the kindest, most compassionate men I know...I remember when he decided to go back to school to become a nurse...I thought it was the perfect vocation for him...he was soft spoken..a gentle soul...as a former pastor, how could he not have been comforting and empathetic with his patients! What a perfect combination...pastor and nurse...he could offer care and compassion as well as hope for eternity. He will be truly missed. I feel privileged to have known him.

Thank you for sharing your kind heart with your patients. It was obvious you were a servant to God. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. May God send you peace during this time.  Rest In Peace. 

I’ve worked with Bill at Baptist over the past several years! He touched so many lives both patients and co-workers. My life is better because I called him my friend. He will truly be missed. Praying for comfort and peace for his entire family. 

Hello to Terry and Richelle,

I was so very sorry to learn of Bill's too-soon-passing. I knew Pastor Gassett years ago and, even more so, when I started working as Administrative Assistant in the President's Office of the Southern District, LCMS in 1987. He was the District's Spirit of Southern editor, the bi-monthly periodical for the District. I attended his wedding, which was lovely and included young Richelle in a very tender way. He was  a musician, as I remember. We both participated in a Christmas service at First English, which was then in New Orleans on Franklin Avenue. I was to sing with a partner my favorite Christmas hymn, "Once in Royal David's City, during that service. When we rehearsed, he asked me, "Why do you have to sing so loud?" We had a good laugh about that. It was his kind way of saying ... perhaps your singing partner should take the lead. Through the years our paths crossed and I was happy to learn of his two sons and now grandchildren.  Terry, please accept my sincerest sympathies for your loss. 

Bill was a coworker of mine on 4A at Baptist. I remembered him when I first started to work there. What I noticed about him was that he was a man of little words, but a man of action. He was always proactive and ready to go above and beyond of what was needed. I never saw him stress out one bit. Even when he was put into situations at the hospital that others would. He was such a calming spirit to our floor. I used to say to him”Bill I don’t see how you do it. How do you stay so calm?” He would just shrug and say “It has to be done. “ He will be missed greatly. Comfort and prayers to his family. 

As a nurse on 4D I sometimes worked with Mr Bill on our sister unit, 4A. He was such a kind, positive person and always made others smile no matter what kind of day we were having. The world was a better place with him in it and he will be sorely missed. Rest in Jesus Mr Bill. 

Bill was compassionate,  kind, caring, and a bright light in an all too often dim world.  What an incredible loss for all who came to know him. 
Sweet Bill, the pleasure was always mine.  

We were blessed to meet Bill & Terry while he was pastoring in Natchez. Our boys were friends and often played together. We know that Bill will be missed by family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry and her children.

It was an honor and pleasure to work with Bill. He was always compassionate and hard working and soft spoken. While he often didn’t say much, we all listened when he spoke. Once he got to know you, a more humorous version of Bill emerged. He always had a kind soul and caring heart. He will be missed dearly. 

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Bill. He was such a sweet, caring and compassionate man. He always made the patients and staff feel special. Thank for being a great nurse and making a difference in each person life you encountered.  You will be truly missed and we will miss you dearly at the Baptist.  I am praying for your family and all the lives you have touched. Rest in Jesus.

I never met Bill but "know" him through my lovely friend Terry. I also have never met Terry, but "know"  her through our exchanges in various forms.
Thus, a wonderful man that loved his God above all. Who adored his wife. Who always went the extra mile.
He is with our Lord and his memory, as well as the loving hand of his Maker, will sustain Terry and her family in the years to come.

Mr Bill was such an amazing kind man.  He will be missed by so many around the hospital. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. It was an honor to know him.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

I only had the pleasure of meeting Bill once, as we briefly said “hello” and exchanged a wave through our car windows as I left the Gassett home from pet sitting Porky (Terry and Bill’s extremely loved little fur baby). 

Terry and Bill went to elaborate measures to keep Porky’s separation anxiety at bay when they left home for any length of time. When Bill drove Terry to an appointment, they would often have a lunch or shopping date while they were out - which meant Pork Chop needed some company and extra TLC. This is where I came into their home and into their lives. 

What a wonderful relationship and marriage Terry and Bill had - after 33 years they still made time for a “date”. And although I didn’t have a chance to spend time with Bill as I did Terry, I know he was the best puppy dad to make sure Porky was taken care of while he and Terry were away from home. I have no doubt he was a great father and grandfather as well. 

Terry, we are so sorry for your loss of Bill. We continue to pray for God’s comfort for you and your family.  

As a float nurse at Baptist, I didn’t work with Bill on a regular basis, however I worked with him very often.  He was a joy, with a dry sense of humor and never changing mood.  My favorite memory of Bill...... we were working the same shift one day.  He was discharging a patient and as she was wheeled past the nurses station, she thanked Bill for everything he had done for her her then she looked at me and smiled saying “Bill..... he’s my knight in shining teal”! ( we wore teal scrubs at the time).  I laughed and smiled and agreed with her that he was an awesome nurse. Bill blushed , of course, and laughed along.  From that day forward every time I worked with or saw Bill I would announce loudly “Its BILL!!!! The knight in shining teal!!!!”  To which he would just grin and shake his head. .  Sometimes i would say it as soon as I saw him and often I’d wait a while to which He would blush and grin and say “ somehow I knew you were gonna say that”! Then I would have to tell the story to the nurses giving him crazy looks!  

My other memory of Bill is when he had just begun being charge nurse ( making $12 a shift more). As Bill and I were discussing the charge nurse pay, he ever so dryly said “ yeh, I’m saving up that charge nurse pay to buy my wife a car”  and he just grinned and grinned !  

Bill was a wonderful person and nurse and I’m honored to have had the pleasure of working with him.  A constant and stable personality and a joy to be around!  He will be greatly missed!  

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.  Bill will always be “Bill!! The knight in shining teal”!!! 

Terry, thinking of  you and the family, as I know how hard this must be for ya'll.  Please know that you will be in our prayers.  Nancy and Tim Jackson

Sorry to hear that Pastor Bill is gone. He was a good man and a true Christian.  He will be missed .
My love goes out to the family ,especially to Terry.   

Know that you are in our prayers .


Pastor Bill, as we called him, was a warm and kind person and a wonderful Pastor. He helped Tommy and I in so many ways. He was a great teacher, friend and advisor. We were privileged to have him and his family in our life. Terry we are praying for you and your family. Sending prayers and love🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

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William Dean Gassett

2 septembre 1955 – 16 avril 2020

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

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