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.
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]
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]