Thomas Mack Bass, 61, of Sebring went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday at the HCA Florida Lawnw ood Hospital in Ft. Pierce , Florida . He was born on February 16 th , 1961, in Ft. Worth, Texas and was the son of Mary and James Barwick. Thomas has been a resident of Highlands County for most of his life. Thomas served his county with honors in the Unite d States Army. He was a retired executive c hef , working in several of the local restaurants. He was of the Christian faith. Thomas served on the Lorida Volunteer Fire Department and was the chief at one time. He was an artist wh o enjoyed drawing, writin g, s inging karaoke, fishing the local lakes , and playing jokes on his friends and family. Thomas loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together, especially time with his grandchildren. Thomas is survived by his loving children; S a b ri na Morel, Brittany Bass, Chris Napper, 12 grandchildren and sisters; Evelyn and Mary. A service to celebrate T om 's life will be held Monday, May 2 nd at 1 1 am at Scott ' s Funeral Home Lake Placid, FL.