Don Samuel Bassett

Don was a loving husband, father, poppa, brother and pastor. He was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana on June 6, 1958 and grew up in the Live Oak community. He was a graduate of Live Oak High, SLU, and New Orleans Theological Seminary.

Don began his pastoral ministry in 1987 and continued until his health would no longer allow him to preach in December 2023. He served his Lord and congregations for 37 years.

Earlier Don worked as an HVAC Supervisor at Texaco. He was a talented writer and had a play produced entitled “Cinderella’s Christmas Wish”. He was also a project manager over a project for Disney World and oversaw the construction of the wallbox.

His favorite hobby was fishing and spending time at his camp. He loved his trips to the mountains.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 47 ½ years, Donna Armond Bassett; son, Mark; brothers, Robert, Randy, Royce, Eddie and Steve Bassett; sister, Geraldine Loper; granddaughter, Gracie Bassett; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jana Bassett; grandson, Drew Bassett; parents, Helen and Cliff Bassett; and sister, Barbara Hull.

Visitation will be held at Live Oak Baptist Church, Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until service at 1 p.m., officiated by Rev. Johnny Morgan and Kerry Ash. Please share your condolences at .