Mr. Terry Ray Bass

Terry Ray Bass, 62, of  Winnsboro, S.C. went home to be with the LORD on November 15, 2015.  Born in Ridgeway, S.C. on January 1, 1953, he was the son of the late Charlie E. and Dorothy P. Bass.  Terry was an Automotive Engineer with Standard Products (Cooper Tire) for over 20 years. Never wanting to retire - Terry continued to reinvent himself as a self employed entrepreneur, and taught himself different trades. Those included photography ; Entertaining around S.C. as a DJ with a great sense of humor and quick wit;  and lastly as a computer expert; repairing computer hardware, programming; installing and resolving  software issues for many businesses and individuals. He taught some computer classes to others as well.  Terry became known as  THE PC DUDE.  He loved to hunt, fish, cook, build things, and garden. Terry always shared his remarkable vegetables with family, neighbors and friends. Most importantly, Terry gave his life to The Lord early this year.  He is survived by a "special" loved one, Lisa Denise Heustess, the love of his life and Caregiver;  His brother Charles (Glenda) Bass of Blythewood ;  Five sisters: Sarah Hilliard of Ridgeway;  Lillian Smith,  Dorothy(Norman) Rogers,  Barbara Marlow, all of Columbia; and Dinah Hollenbeck of West Columbia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Special thanks are given by Lisa and Terry’s family to close friends  Allen Pearson, and Jessica Mattox who were always there for him; entrepreneur and landlord Gloria Blackwood for her kindness and friendship to Terry and Lisa; SC Oncology, and Tri-County-Hospice.    Visitation will be held at Russell McCutchen Funeral Home in Winnsboro on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00 until 7;00 PM.  On Thursday, November 19 ,2015, An open casket viewing is available from 12;00 to 1:00 in  the sanctuary of The First Church of  The Nazarene in Winnsboro, followed by A Celebration of Terry's life at 1:00 Burial will follow at  Aimwell Cemetery, Ridgeway, S.C.  

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