Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX 75801
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Clarence Bass was born on August 18, 1935 in Palestine, Texas to Monroe and Liller Mae Bass.  He was the second of seven children.

Clarence was raised in the Lost Prairie Lake Community.  He attended Flint Hill and Green Bay School.

He accepted Christ early in life and united with Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Clarence married Mary Louise Birdow (Betty) in holy matrimony. To this union four children were born.

He worked for Knox Glass Manufacturing in Palestine, Texas and Lane Texas Water Well Drilling in Houston, Texas.

Clarence's hard working hands were laid to rest on February 16, 2017 in Palestine, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Liller Bass; sisters, Irma Jean Gaston and Mary Jane Bass; brother, Edward Bass; grandson, Curtis Darrell Bass, Jr.

Loving survivors include: wife, Mary Bass of Palestine, Texas; three sons, Thomas (Juandetta), Curtis (Tammy) and Michael (Bridgette) Birdow all of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Percilla (Alphonso) of Palestine, Texas; three brothers, Charles Bass, William (Glenda) Bass, both of Palestine, Texas and James (Patti) Bass of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.