Robert Forest Bass

Bob was born to Dena Mae and Willie Bass in Nacogdoches, Texas on March 9, 1945. While attending Nacogdoches High School he played football graduating in 1963.

Bob earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin where he belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Upon moving to Dallas, he entered the tire/after market automotive business and founded Bob Bass Tire Company in 1976. He sold his business to Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company in 1991 and continued working in the automotive industry until his retirement in 2014.

Always kind and compassionate, Bob never met a stranger. His sharp wit, comedic antics, and East Texas colloquialisms will be sorely missed. He was truly a one-of-a ­kind guy. Bob's hobbies included traveling, golf, and spending time with family and friends. He was a proud member of FUMCR since 1978, a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian, and a member of the Plantation Golf Club ROMEO's. He belonged to the NGP Social Club which travels extensively attending concerts and gathering memories for a lifetime. Bob will be most remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, Poppy, and friend.

He is survived by his wife Linda; daughters Kim Corey (Doug), Breck England (Derek), and Blaire Beathard (Steven), along with stepson David Goins (Mandi); grandchildren Cameron Corey; Jocelyn and Grayson England; Sloane, Drake, and Dax Beathard; and Ashton, Dalton, Lyndon and Maddin Goins. He leaves behind his brother Jimmy Bass

(Kay) and sisters DeeAnn Foley and Martha Bass; numerous nephews and nephews; and his friend of 80 years Mike Johnson. Bob will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.

The family would like to thank Dr. Avesh Verma, Friend's Place of Richardson, Three Oaks Hospice, and Heritage House of Allen for their kind and compassionate care.

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A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on April 28, 2025, at First United Methodist Church of Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, First United Methodist Church of Richardson or Operation Kindness.