Jerold "Jerry" D. Bass

Jerold "Jerry" D. Bass, 69, Bloomington, formerly of Morristown passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at his residence. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana on January 25, 1940 to Harold Talbert and Joyce Aline (Hardin) Bass. Survivors include his son, Jeff (wife, Penny) Bass of Windermere, Florida; brothers, Kevin (wife, Janet) Bass of Kokomo, and Marvin (wife, Mary) Bass of Bloomington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy Michelle Bass. Mr. Bass was the state leading scorer his senior year at Morristown High School, and was on the Indiana High Shool All-Star team. "Chigger" played basketball at Indiana University from 1958 to 1962, under Branch McCracken. He was All-American in 1962. While raising his children in Florida, he was an avid fisherman and continued participation in basketball. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and BPOE # 446 in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Frazier Chapel of Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St., Morristown. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Bill Farmer and David Ross officiating. Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Morristown Boys and Girls Club.