Mr. Woodie Joseph Bassett

June 13, 1953 - April 9, 2020

Mr. Woodie Joseph Bassett, 66, of Canon, GA passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home. Mr. Bassett was born in Greensboro, GA, June 13, 1953. He was the son of the late James Robert Bassett and the late Ruby Pauline Hunsinger Bassett. He worked as a mechanic and logger most of his life before he became disabled and attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Bassett, George Bassett, Howard Bassett and Larry Bassett; and sister, Mary Ann Bassett. Survivors include his sisters, Patsy Hayes and Bobbie Callaway, both of Ila, GA; niece, Rita Bassett Guest, who was also his caregiver most of his life; great niece, Betty Guest of Canon, GA; and great nephew, Lee Guest of Canon, GA, whom he treated like his grandchildren; and other nieces and nephews. Mr. Bassett requested to be cremated. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of the arrangements.