Tommie Lee Bassett A.K.A. Brother A.K.A Hamburger Man was
born in Geiger, Alabama on January 6, 1945 to Viola and D.C.
Bassett. Both parents, four brothers, one sister and one grandson
named Paris, all preceded him in death.
Tommie was raised in Macon, MS where he met Louise Ivy and the
two were married in 1969. To this union four children were born,
Youlonda (Kevin), Robert, Tommie Lavell and April. He also had a
daughter, Monique.
Tommie was baptized at an early age. He attended Belmont Church,
then united with Pilgrim Rest M.B.C. under the leadership of Mat-
thew Thomas in 1970. His current pastor was Dr. Al Lloyd.
Tommie was very blessed with a voice from God, he started singing
at the age of 4. Tommie sang the Gospel with many different
groups. Tommie was loved by his nieces and nephews dearly.
Tommie quietly left this earthly life on February 19, 2021,
peacefully at his home.
He leaves to cherish his memories: His children; six sisters, Elvira,
Patricia, Gloria, Sophfornia, Callie and Debra; seven brothers, Lou
Henry, Willie James, Sonny, James, Leon, Pervis and Patrick; eleven
grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two aunts, Dessie Treada-
way and Annie May Treadaway; best friends, Uncle Pookie and Null;
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
If God Can’t Do It, It Can’t Be Done!
To our wonderful father and grandfather,
you will truly be missed. You have given
everybody in the family nicknames, to name a
few: Law Man, Beaver, Bus Stop and Shank.
We will carry the names with pride.
You say if God can’t do it, it can’t be done.
We all know your favorite saying,
“God is able.” We will continue to enjoy all
your songs and your mimicking other people.
You are the life of the party.
I will continue to hold your family together.
~Your Loving Daughter,
Yolanda Bassett Worlds
Musical Prelude........................................................................
Processional ................................................... Family & Minister
Scripture ................................................................. Elvira Boyd
Prayer ................................................................... Issac Bassett
Selection ........................................................... Patrick Lockett
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ............................................
Obituary ............................................................... Read Silently
Remarks ............................................................... 2 min. please
Selection .................................................................. Grandkids
Eulogy ...................................................... Pastor Abdule Finner
Benediction ................................................................. Minister
Recessional .................................................... Family & Minister
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Pastor Abdule Finner, Officiating