Lamar Bass, 89, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born in Quitman, GA, on June 9, 1937 to the late Pearl Aline Bass and J.C. Bass.

Mr. Bass grew up in Brooks County, and graduated from Quitman High School in the mid 1950s. After high school he started working at Colonial Grocery Stores and worked his way up to management. He retired after 34 years and then started working as a driver for Precision Industries in 1990. He then retired again in the late 2000s. He loved fishing with his friends at White Water and Ocean Pond. He was also a big fan of Wildcat Football and Baseball. He was devoted to his family, and loved to care for and spend time with his grandchildren. He was also a faithful member of the Morningside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Brenda Rogers Bass of Valdosta; children, Karesa Bass Goff of Hernando, MS, Art Bass (Katie Sheffield), and Alison (Joel) Eubanks, both of Valdosta; grandchildren, Hannah (Ted) Mayfield, Caleb (Anna) Goff, Josh (Lauren) Goff, Ethan (Maria) Goff, Alden Bass, and Mary Alison Eubanks; ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents; and siblings, Carolyn Rhodes, Jean Edmisten, Jimmy Bass, Dorothy O’Neal, and Bobby Bass.

A service for Mr. Bass will take place on Sunday, November 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Morningside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. A private committal for Mr. Bass will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morningside Baptist Church Building Fund at mbcvaldosta.com Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of the Bass family.