Jerry Owen Bass Sr., passed away suddenly on May 6, 2026 at his home. He was born to William Owen Bass and Reba Virginia Gibson Bass on January 14, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Jerry graduated from Fair Park High School in 1961 and attended Northwestern State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Education. He resided in Flint, Texas and previously lived in Glenwood, Arkansas and Mansfield, Louisiana.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janis Jefferson Bass and they would have celebrated 63 years on May 31st. He is also survived by his daughter, Kayla Bass Allen and husband Jody, sons, Dr Jerry Owen Bass Jr. and Mark Jefferson Bass; grandchildren Hailey Aycock and husband Zach, Elizabeth Allen, Abigail Bush and husband Keaton, William Allen and wife Laura, Jake Allen and wife Abby, and Kylie Watts and husband Dylan. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Elouise, Evelyn, Milam, Keller, Kollins, Myles, Arthur, Emery, Lucas and Lawson. Jerry is also survived by one brother, Mark Bass. The family will have a private gathering at a later date.