Robert Wilton Bass Explained

Robert Wilton Bass
State House:Texas
District:1st
Term Start:January 10, 1961
Term End:January 14, 1969
Predecessor:George Washington McCoppin
Successor:Vernon Edgar Howard
Birth Date:September 16, 1921
Spouse:Joann Sheppard (1924-?)
Children:2
Parents:Allie Bass (1876-1970)
Stella Smith (1881-1940)

Robert Wilton Bass (September 16, 1921  - June 28, 1998)[1] was a politician from Texas, United States, who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961-1969.

Life

Bass was born on September 16, 1921, the youngest of 6 siblings. His parents were Allie Bass and Stella Smith. Bass married Joann Sheppard and they had two children: Portia Coye Bass (1940-2008) and Penny Bass (1946-2006). He died aged 76, and was buried at Texas State Cemetery.[2] [3]

Politics

He was elected in the 1960 election, and served from January 10, 1961. He also won the 1962, 1964, and 1966 elections, serving until January 14, 1969.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob Bass. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. 22 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Robert Wilton Bass. www.cemetery.state.tx.us. May 22, 2018.
  3. Web site: Resolution. April 23, 1999. May 22, 2018.
  4. Web site: Bob Bass. www.lrl.state.tx.us. May 22, 2018.