Bassett, Elbert N., Sr., 77, of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on November 7, 1935 to John Jack and Louise Maude Bassett. He graduated from Austin High School. He was employed with B.T. Ice and Allied Chemical Companies for several years before opening the Bassett Boarding Home in 1976. A long time member of Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church and a volunteer with the Love Kitchen for many years. Preceded in death by parents, John Jack and Louise Maude Bassett; several siblings and son-in-law, Nelson Truitt. Survivors, wife of 58 years, Pearlie Bassett; children, Vanessa Truitt, Elbert Jr., (Rhonda Bassett) and Artheria Bassett; godson, Pete Sawyer; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; very special grandchild, Kipling DeShawn Colbert; special niece, Pat Brown; sisters, Elizabeth Bassett and Sallie Lee Bassett Short; brother, Harold Bassett; a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2 until 3 PM with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Stone Carr officiating and Reverend John Ghosten Eulogist. Interment to follow at Mt Olive Cemetery. Service to conclude with full dove release.
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Without fear the way ahead¸ seems more distinct & clear- & we realize there’s nothing, we need ever face alone, for our heavenly Father loves us & our problems are his own. (Ps. 46:1) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me , though he dies, will come back to life. (John 11:25) In the Bible, the Greek word, translated “resurrection” literally means “ a standing up again” It implies that a person is restored to life, retaining his or her unique identity, personality, & memories. This gives us very much hope, for our future. There is a day coming when every person who has fallen asleep in death will wake up & live on a newly restored earth with us, never worrying about sickness or death anymore. I hope that you can find comfort & encouragement in the above verses or those of your own.(Acts 24:15, & Luke 7;12-14) What a wonderful hope, that of seeing our loved ones once again.