Donnie Basham

Donnie Basham obituary, Lufkin, TX

Donnie Basham

Donnie Basham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 11, 2011.
Funeral services for Donnie Basham, 36, of Midlothian, Texas, will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Wyrtzen and Brother Bud Bonner officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mount Zion Cemetery at Midlothian. Mr. Basham was born June 28, 1975 in Houston, Texas; and he passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 in LaGrange, Texas. Mr. Basham had resided in Midlothian for the past 13 years, and was a former longtime resident of Hudson, Texas. He was a directional drilling foreman for Pumpco, Inc. Mr. Basham loved to hunt and fish with his son, and to ride four wheelers. He attended the Midlothian Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of Midlothian; his beloved son, Dillon Basham of Midlothian; mother and stepfather, Donna and James \'d2Toot\'d3 Hendry of Lufkin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sheryl and Dale Ford of Midlothian; father-in-law, Billy Michael Carter; brothers, Ernie Basham and Bobby Basham; sisters, Robyn Basham and Shannon Hendry; grandmothers, Joyce Guess, Sarah Clark and Lula Hendry; nieces, Lauren Basham, Harley Howard and Dakota Mingle; nephews, Lane Basham, Adam Howard and Hunter Fears; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dexter Elliott Basham, and grandfathers, Lyndsey Guess and Clovis Hendry. Pallbearers will be Jason Carter, Brandon Alsbrooks, Brandon Pate, Jason Ramsey, Stormy Cooper and Chad Littlefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelvin Alsbrooks, Carlton Callahan, Keith Gilbert, Buddy Stroud, Steve Holland and Egbert Terstegen. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors

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September 17, 2011

Andy Miller posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2011

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September 13, 2011

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Andy Miller

September 17, 2011

I can not believe it. My prayers go out to Donnie & his family through this tough time. Donnie you will be missed.Andy Miller.

Peggy Ivey

September 16, 2011

Forever in our hearts, will see you on the other side.

Hallie Johnson

September 13, 2011

Love you sweet cousin! Christmas won't be the same but we all know you and Aunt Tootie have a front row seat in heaven while we're at her house this year! You will be greatly missed but the reunion that awaits us one day will be a great one! Love you

Renee Wright

September 13, 2011

My son worked on Donnie's crew at Pumpco. He was kind enough to have my son's back at all times from the minute he started working with him. I was fortunate enough to meet Donnie almost a couple of weeks ago and we got to chat for a few minutes. I could tell right away that he was a great guy. I'm glad I was able to let him know how much I appreciated him helping out my son.

I can't imagine the amount of sorrow that you as his family and friends are going through. My heart goes out to you all and you will be in my thoughts for a long time.

Beverly Warren

September 13, 2011

Dale and Cherly and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you go thru this difficult time. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. My heart goes out especially to Jennifer and Dylan.
Love,
Beverly

Charlene Brown

September 13, 2011

Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thought and prayers.

Alan and Sonya Hamilton

September 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and friendship-

Marie Fairchild

September 12, 2011

So sorry to hear about Donnie he was such a good(kid) man.I didnt know about any arrangments. If there is anything I can do I mean it let me know even a shoulder to cry on.

jerrod duke

September 12, 2011

a guy that will truly be missed i havent seen him in years but all my memories of him are good god bless his family and loved ones

Brandy Winthrop Fernandez

September 12, 2011

Rest in peace Donnie, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michele Scuito

September 12, 2011

I am sorry for your loss....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 11, 2011

We are so sorry. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd & Michele Smith

Tiffany (Hair) Barnes

September 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this tough time. I have so many memories of Donnie from when we were all kids. I am sorry for your loss.

September 11, 2011

To Donna and Toot We are so sorry for your loss. We are in shock over losing Donnie. He was a precious child and we saw him grow into the man he was loving,honest,kind and caring!OUR PRAYERS and thoghts are with you all Jan and Ronnie Hair Tiffany and Jutin

Doc & Debi Hendry

September 11, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss and for not having the opportunity to get to know Donnie better. Please give Dillon a hug for me. My thoughts and prayers are wtih all of you!
Deborah Hendry (Sullivan, MO)

aunt Day

September 11, 2011

I love you so much, and will miss you forever. I told papa to look for you, that you were on your way. I guess God needs you more than we do. We will only find out when we all are together again.

Annie Taylor

September 11, 2011

Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mandy Lankford Walker

September 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers with my dear friends during this tough time. I love you all and am sorry for your loss.

September 11, 2011

We are sorry to hear of your loss and send our prayers and thoughts. The Ricky Boyett Family-Formerly of Hudson, Texas

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