William Basham

LaFAYETTE William Basham, 70, passed away Saturday, July 27,2013, at a Dalton Hospital.He was born in Roxanne, Ill., and spent the last 30 years in Puducah, Ky., before moving to Lafayette to be closer to his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ella Mae Duncan Basham; sisters, Paula Kay Cox and Sharon Basham; and a grandson, Bobby Joe Basham.He is survived by his children, Velva (Tommy) Butler, of LaFayette, Charles Burke, of Sacramento, Calif., John (Kim) Burke, of Howell, Mich., Robin Burke, of East Prairie, Mo., Rodney (Misty) Basham, of Wyatt, Mo., and Ron Eakin, of Roxanne, Ill.A special Friend Freddy Woodard of Puducah, Ky also survives.A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.We invite you to visit the Basham family guest book and send a message of comfort to www.serenityfunerals.com.Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LLC of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.