William 'Bill' Basham

William "Bill" Basham of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Earl and Marie (Mason) Basham on October 16, 1932 in Cuba, Missouri and left from this life on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri at the age of 78. Bill was retired, after a lifelong career in the Logging and Timber Industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, being an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and spending time with his family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Marie (Mason) Basham; one sister Maryann Basham; one brother Charles Basham. Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his are his four children William and wife Diana Basham of Seattle, Washington, Kathy and husband Nicoli Carman of Seattle, Washington, Leo Basham of Cuba, Missouri and Marie Shrake of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother Bob and wife Becky Basham of Cuba, Missouri; one sister Earlene and husband Jerry McGinnis of North Carolina; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2011 5-8 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home 904 W. Washington St. Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:00 a.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Gibbs Care Center 311 N. Spring St. Steelville, Missouri 65565. The Mizell Funeral Home is Honored to be serving the Basham family.

Visitation Details

Friday, July 29th, 2011 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Mizell Funeral Home

Service Information

Saturday, July 30th, 2011 10:00am, Mizell Funeral Home

Interment Details

Kinder Cemetery