Hubert "Sam" Smith Bass Jr.

May 5, 1942 - February 16, 2021

Hubert (Sam) Smith Bass, Jr., 78, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on February 16, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Hubert Smith Bass, Sr. and Irma Anna Jezik Bass. Sam followed in his father’s footsteps, first in the military and then as a lineman for HL & P. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne. He was an Arab-Shriners Member and a Mason in good standing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved taking care of animals and tending to his garden. Sam loved to go sky diving and was also known as a good cook. This loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend will truly be missed. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his sister, Neysha Ann Bass Edwards. Survivors include his children, Samantha Ann Bass, Hubert Smith Bass III and Wiley Sampson Bass; grandson, Kyle Caden Bass; niece, Erika Ann Edwards Marter and her husband, J.D. Marter; great nephew, Joseph D. Marter; along with extended family and friends. Sam also leaves behind his dog, Rusty. A graveside service and military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.