The Miami (Okla.) News Record has a story about the imminent closing of Bassett’s Grocery on Route 66 in nearby Afton, Okla.
After 89 years, Tommy Bassett says it’s time to close the doors.
“With the population being half of what it used to be and being no jobs to support the town, the business is no longer profitable,” said Bassett.
Since 1975, when the store was passed onto him by his parents, Bassett has got up every morning and opened for business.
As did his parents and grandparents before him.
Photograph’s from long ago greet everyone who enters Bassett’s office.
“I get to come to work every day and see them,” Bassett says, pointing to the photographs of his parents and grandparents.
The store will close once the merchandise is liquidated. More about Bassett’s closing is here.