Robert Wilton Bass
Robert Wilton Bass | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 10, 1961 – January 14, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | George Washington McCoppin |
| Succeeded by | Vernon Edgar Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1921 |
| Died | June 28, 1998 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Joann Sheppard (1924-?) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bob Bass". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Robert Wilton Bass". www.cemetery.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Resolution" (PDF). April 23, 1999. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Bob Bass". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 22, 2018.