David Bassett
August 24, 1953 — July 17, 2025
David William Bassett, 71, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Columbus Hospice House.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
David was born August 24, 1953 in Corona, CA to Joyce King Bassett and the late David Bassett. After traveling to military postings with his family in Washington DC, Camp Lejune NC, Charleston SC, and Naples Italy, the family settled in Columbus GA. David graduated from Hardaway High School and briefly attended Centenary College in LA, before graduating from Columbus State University in 1980. He played guitar in a band, loved blues rock and restoring classic cars.
His sisters, Judith B. Denham and Patricia B. Chitwood preceded him in death.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Betty King, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
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