Leon “Plummy” Bass, Jr.
Jun 03, 1949
Jul 6, 2024
Leon “Plummy” Bass, Jr., 75, of Louisville transitioned on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Signature Rehabilitation on Rockford Lane.
Visitation Monday, July 15, 2024 from 10am - 11am at W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home 3815 Newburg Road. Memorial Service to follow at 11am.
Leon Bass was born on Monday, June 3, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to proud parents, Leon Garvin and Edna Bass. He was the oldest son of their eight children.
Educated in the Jefferson County Public School system, Plummy, as he was called by family and friends, graduated from Central High School.
Leon’s Christian journey began at a young age when his grandmother would take him with her to the Holiness Church. He gave his life to Christ and had a strong relationship with God. He attended church services on the Churchill grounds.
Plummy was a laid-back cool dude who was an impeccable dresser- everything always in place. He was employed by International Harvester until the company closed. Plummy then devoted a lot of his life to the racetrack, specifically Churchill Downs. Throughout his working career, his many jobs involved horses. He was a Veterinary Assistant to Dock Hearthill for over 30 years, and later became part of the security team for Churchill Downs and Derby City Gaming.
Plummy loved basketball, with his favorite team, being the U of L Cardinals. He enjoyed playing pool and was very skilled in playing. His "hang out" was the VFW on Longfield Avenue, where many enjoyed his company.
On July 6, 2024, Leon “Plummy” Bass departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Damon Allen and Kendrick Brown; siblings James Bass and JoAnn Simms, goddaughter, Rosie Trimer and godson, Cory Thompson; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Joyce Dunn Bass; parents Leon Garvin and Edna Bass; sisters, Ernestine, Laverne and Toby Bass, and only three weeks prior the loss of his sister, Sharon Barker. In reflection, Leon was determined to make it to Sharon's funeral, and in the process see family and friends, and to say his farewells, because he felt his time was drawing near.