Mr. Tommy Bass, 79, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Monticello, Mississippi on April 23, 1942 to Tootsie and "A" Bass.

A visitation will be held at the Monticello United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 7 from 9:00 AM until funeral services at 11:00. Reverend Mike Evans will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Lawrence, Terry Cleek, Phil Henderson, Kevin Slayton, Wirt Peterson, and Jason Peterson; honorary pallbearers will be David Laws, Kurt Jackson, Kyle Commons, and Michael Henderson. Graveside services will follow in the Monticello United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tommy was a sweet, gentle man – kind, generous, and loyal to his friends and family; he never missed a family gathering and he loved his family dearly. He was a proud veteran and loved having the opportunity to serve his country, and was a recipient of the Army's Expert Rifle Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, and National Defense Service Medal. Tommy was a hard worker who loved laughter and life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching SEC football – especially Alabama and Mississippi State. He also liked watching the Titans play.  Saturdays in the fall were spent watching ballgames.

To live with Tommy's memory are Sue – the love of his life, who was beloved and devoted to Tommy; his children, Traci Henderson (Phil) and Kim Slayton (Kevin); grandchildren, Kyle Commons, Kurt Jackson, Kandace Scoggins (Miller), Kelsea Stewart (Josh), and Michael Henderson. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren; Klaudia, Sadie Jo, and Kora Jane, Slayton Jace, and Alivia June; as well as one sister, Barbara Rose and a sister-in-law, Hortense Bass. Tommy also leaves behind his bonus family; Marcus Stamps (Pam), Suzanne Monroe, Cami Stamps, Mackenzie Dickinson (Brandon), Mallory Rancudo (Cam), and six great-grandchildren as well as his special friends; Kenneth Lawrence, David Laws, Terry Cleek, and Ann Walker, along with numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; one brother, Bubba Bass; his grandparents, Edward and Myrtis Butler, and Henry and Annie Bass; his son, Tim Wiser; and an aunt and uncle, Lyda and Gerald Langston.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monticello United Methodist Church or the Lawrence County Historical Society.