The Meade County Messenger

WILBUR KENNETH BASHAM

Wilbur Kenneth Basham, 95, Guston, died June 23, 2010, at his residence.

He was a lifelong member of Guston Baptist Church and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Asia Gus and Anna Mae LeGrand Basham; his wife, Nellie Catherine Basham; and a sister, Mary Frances Basham.

Mr. Basham is survived by three children, Alma Jean Embrey, Battletown, Wilbur Arlen Basham, Bedford, and Ruth Ann Whelan, Guston; a brother, Robert Basham, Washington; a sister, Edna Cundiff, Brandenburg; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his little dog, Wally; and numerous other extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held June 27, from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tom Bridge officiating. Burial was in Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be left online at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

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