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Walter Basham Obituary
August 16, 1948 - April 30, 2024
Walter Benjamin "Benny" Basham Jr., 75, of Roanoke, VA, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He is with his Lord and Savior. Benny was born in Roanoke on August 16, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucille Basham, and his daughter, Wendy Basham.
Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Jenny Basham; son, Robert "Bob" Basham; sister, Sheila Bartlett (Jerry); a favorite aunt, Colleen Sarver, and her family; and niece, Christy and her family.
Benny was a graduate of William Byrd High School. He was employed as a welder for Carter Machinery for 26 years. His passion was "Old Cars." Benny loved working, rebuilding, and putting his special touch on his cars. He was actively involved with his church and his family.
The family wishes to thank his caregiver, Melissa Royal, the Home-Based Primary Care with the VA, and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and compassion.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Stutes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 3035 Mt. Pleasant Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24014. Condolences may be expressed at www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – Vinton Chapel, Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221.
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Chad Clark
May 6, 2024
I never forgot how good Benny was to me as a kid, he was a good man and I respected him immensely. My heart goes out to the family.
Brenda Jones
May 5, 2024
Lived next to Benny and Jenny in Vinton. The Best Neighbors you could ask for. Benny took a real liking to my daughter when she was little, and always made her have the Giggles. Loads of Love to Jenny and son, Robert. Our Deepest Sympathy. Brenda ( Windsor) Back then, Jones
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