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James S. Basham

December 12, 1942 ~ January 2, 2017 (age 74) 74 Years Old

James S. Basham, age 74 of Slippery Rock, PA formerly of Custer, KY died Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Louisville, KY on December 12, 1942, the son of the late William Adin Basham and Shella Agnes Mingus. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Hudson Masonic Lodge. He was a farmer who enjoyed fishing and all sports, especially UK basketball. He was on the verge of becoming a Steelers and Penguins fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ida Catherine Morris Basham, stepson Morris David Morris and brother William Basham.

He is survived by 2 daughters - Jamie Dailey and her husband Matthew of Grove City, PA 
Ramie Coulter and her husband Ron of Slippery Rock, PA
2 stepchildren - Karen Whitworth and her husband Danny of Locust Hill, KY
Junior Hockenberry of Louisville, KY
16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
1 brother - Marvin Basham and his wife Mary Helen of Hudson, KY

Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11 AM with Bro. Winfred Lucas officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Custer Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, 4-8 PM and Saturday after 8 AM. Masonic service will be held on Friday at 6:30 PM.

Memorial contributions are requested to Custer Cemetery.


 Service Information

Visitation
Friday
January 6, 2017

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Trent-Dowell Funeral Home
308 South Hardin Street; P.O. Box 296
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Visitation
Saturday
January 7, 2017

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Trent-Dowell Funeral Home
308 South Hardin Street; P.O. Box 296
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 7, 2017

11:00 AM
Trent-Dowell Funeral Home
308 South Hardin Street; P.O. Box 296
Hardinsburg, KY 40143


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