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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Feds settle seized pot money case with Medford man ... UPDATED: Obama comforts grieving family members of UCC victims ... 3 p.m. update: Press pool reports from Obama visit to Roseburg ... Feds settle seized pot money case with Medford man ... UPDATED: Obama comforts grieving family members of UCC victims ... 3 p.m. update: Press pool reports from Obama visit to Roseburg ... Jerry Lee Bassett Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Jerry Lee Bassett passed away January 12, 2015 on his seventy-eighth birthday. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Paula Bassett; children, Debra Bassett, Jeff Bassett, Michelle Bassett, Dennis Clark, and Shelly Inman. He is the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Johnny Bassett, Jill Mason, and Jimmy Elder. Jerry was born in Visalia, Calif. in 1937. He attended high school in Bakersfield where he was a standout in football, basketball, and track. Following high school he served as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne. After the service he worked at Wayne's Dairy in Bakersfield for nine years. He moved with his family to Oregon in 1973 where he started his own contracting business. Jerry enjoyed rafting, boating, and cheering on his grandchildren at all of their events. He loved meeting new people and volunteered 17 years for the VA Dom in White City. He also spent time volunteering for Britt Festivals and the Craterian Theater. He was a hardworking and giving man who will be missed by many. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Jacksonville Cemetery. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501