He was born September, 25, 1951, in Freeport, Texas, to parents, Emmet Lee “Jack” Bass and Bess Calhoun.

He attended Brazosport High School and graduated in 1970. Gary was an avid local fisherman and hunter. He loved the outdoors, including water skiing, surfing, and camping. He was well known in the community he resided, and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed, and we will cherish all our fond memories of him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmet Lee “Jack” Bass and Bess Calhoun; and nephew Gary Lynn Lecompte.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Michelle Carter (Edward); son, Tyler Lee Bass; grandson, Matthew Logan Carter; sister, Barbara Lecompte (Larry); niece, Patricia Jordan (Howard); nephews, Larry Lecompte Junior, and Jerry Lecompte (Cheryl); cousin, Elizabeth Anne Odom; special friend, Melissa Mann; great-nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

A memorial service for Gary Edwin Bass will be held Friday, May 1 at 6:00 in the evening at Gateway Covenant Church in Freeport, Texas with Pastor Brent Bowers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in honor of Gary E. Bass be made to Sea Center Texas 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.