Eli Abbas Bassett, Jr., 83, formerly of Huntington, WV died Saturday, August 20,2011 in Frankfurt,Germany after a brief illness. He was born on April 22, 1928 in Welch, WV the son of the late Eli and Najla Bassett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers; Clement and Luther Bassett.

Eli graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor and masters degree. He also received his JD from Yale Law School and a Masters in Law from New York University. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War. He was a retired University of Maryland (European Division) professor who will be remembered by colleagues and students for his dedication, keen wit and zest for life. Eli’s family are grateful for his admirable qualities of compassion, kindness and simplicity.

Eli is survived by two nieces and their families.

Colleague Bill Keller: Eli will be remembered as a wonderful colleague who was really dedicated to the University of Maryland. I always enjoyed teaching at the same location with him in the Frankfurt area. I Will miss his humor which was always present, even when I visited him at the Sonnenhof assisted living facility in May. My deepest condolences to his family. October 22, 2011.
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Colleague Stephen Richards: Bassett, we will never forget you here in Germany! Your sense of humor, total lack of reverence for the powers that be, and sheer relish for life will be a shining example to us for years to come.