John R. Basham
October 4, 1943 - February 24, 2020
John R. Basham, age 76, of Bagdad, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Stephensburg to John C. and Virlie Ashlock Basham. He was a construction worker and painter. He was a long time member of Beech Ridge Baptist Church and Eastview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sarah Conner; and a grandson, John D. Smallwood. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie A. Humphrey Basham of Bagdad; two sons, John J. Basham of Bagdad, and Josh M. Basham of Shelbyville; three daughters, Linda D. McDaniel of Elizabethtown; Barbara A. Basham of Magnolia, and Vickie E. (Shaun) Sallee of Elizabethtown; five sisters, Mae George, June Dillard, and Gail Helm, all of Elizabethtown, Laura Woodard and Jeanette Jewel, both of Elizabethtown; 11 Grandchildren; and five Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held February 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Eastview Baptist Church with Bro. Chuck Umholtz officiating. Burial will be held at the Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 12:00 PM until time of service at Eastview Baptist Church, 298 Eastview Church Lane, Eastview. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com
John R. Basham, age 76, of Bagdad, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Stephensburg to John C. and Virlie Ashlock Basham. He was a construction worker and painter. He was a long time member of Beech Ridge Baptist... View Obituary & Service Information