Mr. Richard L. Bassett, Jr.

October 10, 1951 - April 17, 2020

Richard Lee Bassett Jr. was born October 10, 1951 to the late Richard Lee Bassette Sr. and Catherine Bassette in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had a special relationship with his grandmother Jane Bassett who was very close to him. He became a member of Cedar Grove Church at an early age. He attended school in Lawrenceville, Virginia where he played sports. Richard known to some as “Rick” served in the United States Marine Corps and worked in the construction field for many years as a laborer. He loved helping others in the neighborhood, listening to music, going to concerts, and spending time with his grandchildren. He had an interest in playing pool, horse racing and going to the casinos. Richard is survived by his long-time friend Vanessa Earley, his son Richard Bassett III (Natarsha Bassett) and daughter Stacy, two grandchildren Rickerra and Triston, sisters Catherine Bassette, Juanita Knight, Joann Bassette, Maxine Parham (Nathaniel), Jane Ann Rodgers, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.