Robert Basham

Robert Basham obituary, Quakertown, PA

Robert Basham

Robert Basham Obituary

Visit the Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, LTD. website to view the full obituary.

Robert Basham, 92, of Quakertown, beloved and cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather entered heaven on March 23, 2024. He was born in Mattingly, KY on February 26, 1932 to the late Marvin and Opal (Barbee) Basham.  Robert was the loving husband of the late Jane C. (Morningstar) Basham for 49 years until her passing in 2004 and also predeceased by his brothers Lewis, Harold and James.    

Robert is survived by his children Linda (Barry) Bentz of Mohnton, PA, Janet (Bruce) Stefanowicz of Trappe, PA, and John (Terri) Basham of Spinnerstown, PA; grandchildren Darrell, Bradley, and Ryan Rosenberger, Bruce Jr. and Theodore Stefanowicz, and Nathan and Evan Basham; 11 great grandchildren; longtime companion Dorothy Mininger of Quakertown; and many other loving family and friends.  

Robert served honorably in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Coral Sea and often spoke with pride about his service to our country. 

In addition to enjoying a good game of golf until he was 91 years of age, family picnics, and keeping up with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Robert was a faithful and godly man who attended Bible Baptist Fellowship in Sellersville, PA and knew and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior.  He was an inspiration and set a godly example for all of his family to follow. 

All are invited on Thursday, March 28, to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 for a viewing from 10-11am, and a funeral service at 11am. Interment at Quakertown Union Cemetery to follow.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert's name can be made to his church, Bible Baptist Church, PO Box 152, Quakertown PA 18951.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, LTD.

135 W. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951-0013

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