Benjamin Bassett

Benjamin Jacob Bassett, 31, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday November 26, 2017 due to complications from an aggressive form of brain cancer. Ben was born on September 30th, 1986 and was a long-time resident of Belle Chasse Louisiana. He graduated from Belle Chasse High School in 2004 and relocated to Shreveport years later. Ben had unique characteristics that made him special and loved by many. He was smart, quirky, funny, kind and gentle. Ben enjoyed hunting, cooking and spending time outdoors. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor and endless supply of science facts and random trivia. He is survived by his father Robert M Bassett, his mother Chrissy Clausen Bassett, his sister Sarah Bassett Bordelon, his brother-in-law Samuel Lee Bordelon, nephew Carter John Bordelon and niece Juliet Morgan Bordelon. Ben also leaves behind many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially his companion Mary Corbelle. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Carter and Charlene Bassett, his maternal grandparents Chris and Anais Clausen, and his cousin John "Teddy" Krieger. Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday December 1st at the O.L.P.H church in Belle Chasse at 10:00 a.m with funeral services at 12:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date.