Jim Bass

Graveside services with military honors for James Robert Bass, 67, of Frisco, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016 at St. Peter’s Cemetery with Fr. Phil Petta officiating. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home – visitation will follow.

Jim was born December 15, 1948 in Bakersfield, CA to Thad Jefferson and Edith (Conkin) Bass. He passed away December 31, 2015 in Plano.

Jim’s passion for the enjoyment of life, adventure, and knowledge was shared with his wife Rose (his Adventure Buddy), family and friends. He was always able to plot a wonderful trail of interest, fascination and delightful times; times which couldn’t fully be contained with words and pictures, but left so many with the gift of treasured memories.

At a very young age, Jim’s adventures began seaside in California with his soon-to-be life-long friends. Their imaginations led them through many Robinson Crusoe style journeys; most of which included the ocean. In Texas, Jim began to sail with the same passion. If not the excitement of a race, there was the laid back relaxing float to enjoy the scenery. He always said he enjoyed anything that would float.

When at home, Jim’s reprise was listening to music and playing the guitar. He was a gifted musician and enjoyed playing many other instruments as well.

Jim was a very kind and gentle soul; he had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others. He will be greatly missed by all of those who were fortunate to have known him.

Survivors include: wife Rose (Kupper) Bass of Frisco; sister-in-law Mary Pearson and husband Bill of Lindsay; sister-in-law Linda Tamplin and husband Robert of Gainesville; nieces and nephews: Jeff Pearson and wife Sylvia, Stephany Walker and husband Bobby, Janet Stixrud and husband Shane, Keleigh Pearson, Michael Tamplin, Amanda Lester and husband Justin, and Donna Lynn Bass; and numerous great-nieces/nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry W. Bass.

Serving as pallbearers are: Bill Pearson, Brian Davis, Robert Tamplin, Jeff Pearson, Bobby Walker, Justin Lester, and Michael Tamplin.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Lung Association (http://www.lung.org).