Mr. Sidney "Sid" Bass age 84 of Starke passed away at his home Saturday, March 4, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born June 2, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts to Jacob and Ethyl "Linnick" Bass. Mr. Bass enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 17 and was stationed three years in Hawaii. Prior to retirement he was a tax advisor for H & R Block. In 2004 he and his wife moved to Starke and began attending the Church of Christ in Melrose where he became very involved and active. He enjoyed preaching, was an avid Patriots and Florida Gators fan, and was a member of the American Legion Post #202 in Keystone Heights. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Sally. Mr. Bass leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years Jeraldine "Jerry" "OLeary" Bass of Starke and their children Sheriann Purdy, Kathleen Simmons (Raymond), Cynthia Bass, and David Bass (Tracey) along with a brother Lawrence Bass (Lorie). Also left behind are his grandchildren P.J., Nick, Erin, Logan, Derick, Britaney, Thomas, Sammy, and David, Jr. and great grandchildren Cyrus, Brock, and Kya. Also left behind is his cat Lucy and dog Bubba. Funeral services for Mr. Bass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gene Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352) 473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville FL 32218 US Viewing Wednesday, March 8, 2023 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Service Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:00 AM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176