Marlin Bass

Marlin Bass, age 93 of Crestview went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.  He was born in Holt, FL on January 16, 1923, and has been a lifelong resident of the area.  He graduated from Munson High School class of 1941.  Marlin served his country in the United States Army and fought in World War II.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Crestview.  Marlin loved to go to bluegrass festivals and loved to camp.  He was a gifted story teller and talker who never met a stranger, always introducing himself saying, “I’m Marlin Bass, I have two fish names”.  Most of all he loved his family and loved his grandchildren.

            Marlin is survived by his wife of 73 years, Charlotte Bass; sons: Jeffery Bass and wife Sue of Cookeville, TN and Dudley Bass and wife Debra of Pace, FL; daughter, Dottie Crowder and husband Don of Ft. Walton Beach, FL., honorary daughter Gloria Dotson, and a sister Eula Dotson and husband Glen of Baker.  Also surviving are his precious 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

            A time of visitation with the family will be on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with the celebration of Marlin’s life beginning at 11:00 a.m.  A private family burial will take place at Liveoak Park Memorial Cemetery.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Marlin’s memory to the Big Red Machine Uniform Fund at Crestview High School to help purchase new uniforms.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview.  Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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