Bradley Dalton Bass

Bradley Dalton Bass, 31, of Gladewater, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born May 8, 1990 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Larry Gene Richardson and Shawn Bass Ferris.

Dalton married Meagan Gunter on July 28, 2012 and worked as an Inside Sales Representative for United Rentals. Dalton enjoyed going on adventures; he loved to learn new things and enjoyed sharing random pieces of information. He was known as the “Gentle Giant”. He loved to tease and joke and make people laugh. Dalton loved deeply; he enjoyed his family and friends, and had such a kind and giving heart and enjoyed giving his loved ones gifts. He was an excellent husband and an even better father. Most importantly, he loved Jesus and he wasn’t ashamed to share the gospel with anyone. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed by the family he leaves behind.

Dalton is survived by his wife, Meagan Bass; sons, Jackson and Emmett Bass; daughter, Lily Bass; father, Larry and Lesli Richardson; mother, Shawn Ferris; brothers, Luke Richardson and wife, Melissa; Levi Richardson and wife, Amber; Tyler “Chuckles” Richardson; and sister, Hope Richardson or “Hopey”, as Dalton referred to her; Grandparents John and Debra Bass, several sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene and Joyce Richardson; and grandmother, Charlotte Bass.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Dalton at Grace City Church, 1400 E. Loop 281; Longview, Texas 75605. The service will be Saturday, Sept 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers; the family ask that donations be made in the form of books to the local Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA office in Dalton’s honor, because Dalton loved books and loved kids.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9