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Claude Basham Obituary

BASHAM Claude Earl Basham, 72, of Pataskala, passed away at his residence, in the comfort of family and friends, on July 11, 2008. Born on October 12, 1935 to the late John Earl and Lura Mabel (Wood) Basham in Streeter, WV. Survived by wife of 52 years, Vera (Harvey) Basham; children, Kenneth Basham, Timothy (Cathy) Basham, Joseph (Judy) Basham, David (Melissa) Basham and Catherine (Jim) Baker; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one pending; siblings, Nadine (Carl) Longiciu, Clarence (June) Basham, Gaynell Hackathorn and Elizabeth (Dello) Pack. Preceded in death by two brothers Quinton Harold Basham and James Wesley Basham. Friends may call at KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, Pataskala on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Summit Baptist Church, 7293 Summit Rd. SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062 with Pastor Bryan Andy officiating. Burial will be held at Pataskala Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 13, 2008.

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Faith Tuller - Cordier

July 16, 2008

Sorry I was not able to be there, I just found out about your loss. I will stop by to visit you Vera. My prayers are with all the family.

May God Bless

Diana Hunt

July 15, 2008

Dave, Miss and Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Trust that your family and friends are here to see you through this.

God bless you all,

Janet Pearce

July 15, 2008

Judy and family~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you treasure the wonderful memories you have and hold them close in your heart always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Cindy

July 15, 2008

Dear Dave, Melissa and Jordan,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob and Cindy

Judy Damiani

July 14, 2008

Dear David, Missy and famiy,

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear father. May beautiful memories bring you strength at this difficult time.

Love,
Aunt Judy, Mike, Mario, Emily, Gabriela, Jorge, Camila and Jorgito

Alex & Mandy Thomas

July 14, 2008

To all of the Basham Family, we are so sorry about your loss. Claude was such a sweet person. He was always was so nice greeting us at church. He will be very missed. God Bless you all during this difficult time.

June and Jim Simpson

July 14, 2008

To Vera and the whole family:

Jim and I are so sad to learn of Claud's passing. I loved Claud so much and will never forget his visits to our camp sight at the Streeter reunion every August. He was a dear Christian man and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and pray you will feel God's comforting presence as you go through the days ahead.

Connie Petitti

July 14, 2008

David, Missy and Family,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of your father. We are
never prepared for the loss of our
loved ones, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May the love of your family and friends help in part to ease the sadness in your hearts.
Love, Aunt Connie, Uncle Joe & Greg

Amy Baker

July 14, 2008

Judy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father-In-Law. I know you loved him very much. May God bring peace upon you and your family in this time of need. If you or your family need anything just call me because I'm here for you anytime of the day or night. Love and God Bless

RUSS & JANE STULLER

July 14, 2008

DEAREST CLAUDE BASHAM FLAMILY,
WE LOVED CLAUDE VERY MUCH. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.RUSS & I ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORYS SHARED WITH HIM ,VERA & THE FAMILY. HE TRULY WAS A MAN OF GOD! HE WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HELP OTHERS.
WE ARE SORRY THAT WE CAN'T BE UP THERE AT THIS TIME. KNOW OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I HAVE PICTURES THAT I HAVE TAKEN OVER THE YEARS OF OUR VISITS & TIMES TOGETHER .I WANT TO SHARE THEN . WILL BRING THEM WHEN WE COME NORTH FROM FL.,MY PRAYER IS THE FAMILY WILL FIND CONFORT IN LOOKING AT THEM.
LOVE & PRAYERS
RUSS & JANE

Troy Harvey

July 13, 2008

I will miss Uncle Claud very much. He was a great Husband, Father, Brother, Inlaw and Uncle. I am sorry but I couldn't get time off from work to come up there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Troy, Tricia and Eva Mae Harvey

Amy Buccilla

July 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. I will miss Claude. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. He is in a better place now and anyone who knew Claude knows this.

Richard Stuller

July 13, 2008

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Claude, May God be with you all.
Richard and Rita.

Debbie {Stuller} Nutt

July 13, 2008

Kenny, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Father, it has to be a difficult thing to go through, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family that God will give you strenth to get through this. My Dad went to church with Claude, he knew him for a very long time, he also was heartbroken to hear.
Debbie .

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