Earl Ray Bass Jr.

Earl graduated from Hot Springs High School with the Class of 44. He retired after 52 years as a service technician for Earl Gill Enterprises. He was of the Methodist faith and he was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James D. Bass and his sister, Martha J. Smith.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Bass; sons, Thomas Craig and (Viktoria) Bass of Hot Springs and Steven Ray Bass of Dallas and 2 grandchildren, Alan Bass and Alexandra Bass.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday at Gross Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Reverend David Fleming officiating

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hot Springs Family YMCA Memorial Fund 130 Werner St. Hot Springs, AR. 71913, Grand Avenue United Methodist Church 841 Quapaw Hot Springs, AR. 71901, Arkansas Hospice 628 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, AR. or the charity of your choice.