Cleveland Bassfield, Sr. Obituary (1947 - 2019)

BASSFIELD, SR., Cleveland Alvin, 72 peacefully departed this life August 19, 2019 at the family home in Richmond. VA. Cleveland, Sr., son of the late James Edward Bassfield, Sr. and Helen E. Pride Bassfield; born on August 7, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia. Cleveland was baptized at an early age. He was one of the four boys and two girls. Cleveland attended Richmond Public Schools; graduating from Armstrong High School in 1965. He continued his education at Kittrell College and North Carolina A&T College. He was an extraordinary educator for over 32 years. Cleveland was a dedicated Industrial Arts teacher in the early 70s at George Wythe High School. He continued his teaching career at the Richmond Vocational Technical Center in cabinet making and millwork. Cleveland known as "Bunny" enjoyed his family and friends. He was a great builder, fisherman, recreational boater, camper and cook. Cleveland loved RV camping and traveling around the USA and other countries. Cleveland was a great husband; father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife Thomasine T. Taylor-Bassfield. He was a loving and dedicated father to his only child, Cleveland A. Bassfield, Jr. , whom he cherished. Cleveland, Sr. also leaves two sisters- Madeline D. Martin and Joyce B. Davis, three brothers- James E. Bassfield, Jr. (Jane), Jerome Bassfield, Sr., Ronald L. Bassfield; one uncle Edward Shearn (Loretta) all from Richmond, VA., two sisters-n-law- Luvenia Turner Reed of Chesterfield, VA. and Joy Noel (Michael) of Dinwiddie, VA. several nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends. A devoted niece Deborah Benniefield and Edward Cousin for the extra special personal care that was provided during his illness. Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11 AM at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St.