Basham, Wilbert O., 85, passed away at his residence Tuesday (09.01.09).
He was born in Louisville, KY. and was retired from American Synthetic Rubber Corp. He was a Baptist by faith and a WW II Navy Veteran. He was a member of V.F.W. Post # 3281 and a Life Member of Valley Masonic Lodge # 511.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Viola Maxine (Tindall) Basham. His children:Diane Ling, Judy Wendt, Vicki Peake, Brent Basham, & Becky Andino; 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren, and his Sister: Betty Link.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday 2:00 PM (09.03.09) at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial Visitation will be 10 - 2 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy: American Cancer Society & Hosparus of Louisville.