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Mr. Donald Paul Bass

3/12/1950 - 7/14/2026

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Obituary For Mr. Donald Paul Bass

Mr. Donald Paul Bass, 76, of Mount Hope, WV transitioned after a long illness on July 14, 2026.

Paul was born March 12, 1950 in Sun, WV, he was the last born of eleven children to the late Ulysses and Pauline Fleming Bass.

Paul, in 1958 with the Bass Family moved from Sun, WV to the City of Mt. Hope. In 1968, he graduated from Mount Hope High School, home of the Mustangs. From there he moved to New York, where he drove a truck delivering clothes. Moving back to Mt. Hope in 1999, he worked for the housing authority and construction. in 2012, he retired from the Housing Authority after being diagnosed with cancer. Although fighting that battle, he was a “Jack of all trades” for so many people in his community, repairing and doing multiple jobs.

Paul, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Ratliff, Henry Bass, Alese Bass, Emma Jean “Molly” Bass, Ulysses Bass Jr., Joe Bass, Edward Bass and Willard Bass.

Paul leaves to cherish precious memories his son, Tyrone Bass of Mt. Hope, WV; grandson, Zaiden Bass, whom he loved so much; sister, Mary Bass Wells of Brooklyn, NY; dear friend, Kathleen Scott; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Glorious Church of God in Christ 421 Main St. Mt. Hope.

Friends may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie @ Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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  • Traditional Floor Basket

    Monica bass sent Traditional Floor Basket for Mr. Donald Paul Bass - 07/20/2026

    Rip Uncle Paul from Monica and Shirley Bass

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  • 07/23/2026

    Wilbert and Doris Boyden McCormick

    Our deepest sympathy to the Bass Family.

  • 07/23/2026

    David Kelly

    It has only been a year-and-a-half since I moved to Mount Hope, and got to know Paul. In that time, however, we became good friends, and I enjoyed the times we spent together. Blessings on you, Paul, and the Bass family. - David Kelly

  • 07/23/2026

    Kathleen Naima Portee Sullivan

    To the family of Paul Bass may you find comfort in Jesus's Christ. I extend my deepest prayers and condolences. We loved Paul and he will be missed! I know you and my Dad Red Scott are chatting it up in Heaven!

  • 07/23/2026

    Kathleen Scott

    Family my heartfelt and sincere condolences! I'll never forget your Paul! He has always been like a brother to me, always looking out for my best interest! He always loved Christmas and spring decorating with me and those were the days we had the most fun! I'll forever treasure those memories. Praying for God's comforting Grace, in the name of Jesus! 🙏🏽💙

  • 07/20/2026

    Phyllis Randall

    My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family! Elder Phyllis Randall

  • 07/20/2026

    Delena Jones

    To the Gregory Bass and the entire Bass family. My deepest sympathy are with you and your family at this time. I pray that God will keep wrapped in his loving arms. Love Bishop James & Delena Jones

  • 07/20/2026

    B Spade

    I miss us being neighbors. He said, "Don't call me Mr. Bass, call me Paul." Rest in peace Paul. - B Spade

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