Obituaries: John W. Bassett, 1968, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 14, 1968 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

J. W. Bassett, Former Winn Barber, Dies

John W. Bassett, 61, of Shreveport, died Monday, November 11, 1968 in his home
after a heart attack.

A native of Baltimore, Md., Mr. Bassett had lived in Shreveport about two and
one-half years, moving from Winnfield where he resided for a number of years. 
He formerly owned the City Barber Shop in Winnfield.  He was a member of the
Corinth Baptist Church in Winnfield.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Long Bassett; a daughter, Mrs. Keith E.
Greening of Shreveport; a son, Capt. William R. Bassett of Shreveport; four
grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde V. Bassett of Monroe and Tommy Bassett of
Vicksburg, Miss.; and a sister, Mrs. Billy Nairy of Shreveport.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Corinth Baptist Church
in Winnfield with the Rev. Louis B. Williams officiating.  Burial was in the
Corinth Cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.