Kenneth Paul Bassett

Monday, April 30, 2018

Kenneth Paul Bassett, 83, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Kenneth was born to the late J.L. and Lattie (Kirk) Bassett. He was a retired Lieutenant and firearms instructor for Arkansas Department of Corrections and was a reserve Sheriff’s deputy for over 20 years. Kenneth served his country with honor in the United States Army. Kenneth attended h.i.s. ministries and was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernie and Buddy Russell.

Kenneth leaves his wife, Yvonne Clayton Bassett of the home; one daughter Nina Marshall and her husband David of Old Appleton, Missouri; one sister, Mickey Fortmann of Tacoma, Washington; two grandchildren, Philip and Kendall Marshall; and a sister-in-law, Paulette Jones and her husband Bill of Blytheville.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Terri Brassfield and Rev. Dale Ruddick officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.