The Meade County Messenger

LOUIS ‘JUNIOR’ BASHAM

Louis “Junior” Basham, 80, Vine Grove, died Dec. 26, 2010, at his home.

He was the founder of Basham’s Lumber Company, a carpenter, businessman, farmer and owner of the Blue Grass Barn Dance. His memberships included Red Hill Baptist Church and the honorable Kentucky Colonels. “Junior” was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Basham and Donald L. Basham; his parents, Lewis and Lula Basham; a sister, Katherine Braun; and two brothers, Jesse Jack Basham and James T. Basham.
Mr. Basham is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley A. Basham; three sons and four daughters-in-law, Ronald L. (Darlene) Basham, Rineyville, Lonnie E. (Kim) Basham, Dennis J. (Nancy) Basham and Wanda Basham, all of Vine Grove; a sister Effie Carr, Orlando, Fla.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 29, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, with the
Rev. James Royalty and Jonathan Carl officiating. Burial was in the Vine Grove Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, 2908 Brownsboro Road, Suite 117, Louisville, KY 40206.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.

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