Joe P. Basham

1930 - 2016

Joe Pirtle Basham, 86, died Friday, October 7, 2016, at his residence. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Red Bay, Al. and was retired from American Motors, after 32 years,,as Superintendent of Motor Division. Mr. Basham also served in the U.S. Air Force.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, Al. with Danny Fuller and Elmo Wilson officiating. Burial in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Zola Basham, daughter- Susan Leveritt (AJ), 4- Grandchildren- Stephanie Hood, Stephen Hood (Michelle), Leah Williamson (Luke), Chris Granson. 7- Great Grandchildren- Morgan Taylor, Dylan Taylor, Easton Hood, Avery Hood, Skylar Beam, Thomas Beam, Liza Williamson. 1- Great-Great Grandson- Oakley Taylor. 1- Sister- Jane Whitener. 4- Sister-in-laws- Mary Hall, Sula Maxcy, Syble Holmes (Bill), Erma Wilson. Brother-in-law- Elmo Wilson (Diane), Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceeded in death by his parents-Hardy and Polly Basham, brother-James Hardy Basham, a daughter-Lee Ann Hood, 5- Brother-in-laws- Harold Maxcy, Lawrence Hall, Kenneth Bentley, Ed Brandt, Tommy Wilson. 1- sister-in-law- Mauvileen Brandt.

Visitation is Monday, October 10, 2016 from 5-8 P.M. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al.