George Washington Bass, 69, of Roswell, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, July 18, 2010. George was born in Haylow, GA on September 24, 1940 to Max and Ethel (Griffis) Bass. He had lived in Roswell for the past thirteen years having previously lived in Albuquerque. He married Patsy Makinson in Alamogordo, NM on September 23, 1960. He was a member of the Sertoma Organization, an Ordained Minister and a member of the National Hearing Aid Association. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patsy Bass of Roswell, NM; sons Chris Bass and Dymphna Bacon of Moriarty, NM, Bill Bass and his wife Becky of Hobbs, NM, and Trevor Bass and his wife Grechen of Albuquerque, NM.; brother, Jim Bass; four grandchildren, Abigail, Margaret, Royce and Maryjane. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Cahoon Park in Roswell, NM at 5:00pm with Brother Dale Shirley officiating.