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John Lewis Bassett \u201cJB\u201d, age 69, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on September 16, 2024. John was born in Philadelphia, PA, September 20, 1954 to C. Gregory Bassett Jr. and Berneice Byrd Bassett. John was a graduate of Western Carolina University and received his Master\u2019s Degree from George Washington University. He was an avid woodworker, gardener and grilling master, an active member of the Elks volunteering with the Communication and Scholarship committees for the last 3 years. John retired after 35 Years of working with DOD, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency & Defense Mapping as a Master Instructor and Trainer.<\/p>\n
John is survived by his wife, Deborah Bassett, Southern Pines, NC; sisters, Laura (Matt) Robinson, New Smyrna, FL, Amy (Gary) Cole, Richmond, VA; a brother, Greg Bassett, Welltin, AZ, 11 nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents.<\/p>\n
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Southern Pines Elks Lodge, C\/O JB Scholarship Fund, 515 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC.<\/p>\n
A reception will follow 2pm to 4pm at the Pine Crest Inn, 50 Dogwood Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.<\/p>\n
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines.<\/p>\n
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