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Richard Basham Obituary
LONGVIEW, TX - Funeral services for Richard Parmer Basham, 69, of Longview will be Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Rader Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Jimmy Eppinnette officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery.
Richard was born January 17, 1944 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and passed away October 20, 2013. He had resided in Longview for 38 years.
Mr. Basham was preceded in death by his father, Parmer Basham and father-in-law Victor Brandon.
He is survived by his spouse, Carolyn Brandon Basham, his mother Willie Barber Basham, sister, Kay Walker and husband Leon Walker, mother-in-law Joyce Brandon, brother-in-law Doug Brandon and wife Paula and sister-in-law Frances Buvens. In addition, he is survived by nephews Hank Batte, Brian Brandon, Luke Brandon, Jesse Brandon, and nieces Laura Batte, Melanie Garcia, Lindsay Buvens Corley and JoAnna Williams.
Mr. Basham was honorably discharged from service to his country in June, 1970. He was a long term employee of Delta Drilling and retired from XTO Energy May 31, 2013. Richard's faith, family and friends were most important to him. He was an avid golfer and loved to hunt and fish.
Pallbearers will be Luke Brandon, Jesse Brandon, Brian Brandon, Ronnie Basham, Rob Basham, and Homer Pirtle.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the American Heart Association, 1125 Judson Rd, Suite 150, Longview TX 75601.
Family visitation was held from 6-8 pm, October 22nd at Rader Funeral Home. Please leave online condolences at www.raderfh.com.
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For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
October 23, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Richard Parmar Basham“Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Richard. And to Richard it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Richard, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Richard's family and loved ones.
Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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