Volney "Art" Bassett

Volney "Art" Bassett, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Church of the Nazarene, Augusta, KS. Art was born in Midland, MI on December 15, 1932, to the late Iva Irene (Yaxley) and William Alfonso Bassett. He served in the U.S. Army and later as a civil servant carrying classified mail for 30 years. Art enjoyed driving a go cart and was a big fan of NASCAR. He also enjoyed miniature golf and built courses in the family's yard for them to enjoy. On September 5, 1969 he married Phyllis (Miller) in Colorado Springs, CO who survives him. He is also survived by: sons, William "Bill" Bassett of Towanda, KS; John Bassett and wife LaRonna of Augusta, KS; daughter, Regina Phillips of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Candace Beisel (Neil), Johnathon Bassett (Kelsey), and Tucker Phillips; great grandchildren, Eli Smith, IV Beisel, Braydon Shea, Wesley Bassett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Bassett.