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Gary J. Basham

1949 - 2019

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

Gary Basham Obituary

Gary J. Basham, 69, of Ocala, FL, was called home on March 22, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1949 in Terre Haute, IN, to James and Maxine Basham, and was one of five siblings. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jane Basham, his son Gary (Caren) Basham, his daughter Julie Harper (fiancé Brady), his step son David Hardie, and 5 amazing grandchildren, David Jon Hardie, Cole Harper, Lane Harper, Brielle Basham and Izzinia Hardie, his brother-in-law Joe (Elizabeth) Bilz, nieces and nephews. Gary proudly served his community for over 25 years as a Firefighter for both Plantation and Sunrise. He continued to serve his community with the American Red Cross and the Disaster Relief Team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fire College Memorial in Ocala, FL. There will be a reception following the 8:00 A.M. Service on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at All Saints Church in Sunrise, FL.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Mar. 27, 2019.

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Susan Habermann

April 2, 2019

Rest In Peace, Gary. Condolences to your family. It was a pleasure to know you, and to work with you.
- Susan, Sunrise Fire Rescue Dispatcher

Julie Harper

April 1, 2019

Happy Birthday Daddy!!! Miss you and love you dearly!

Julie Harper

March 30, 2019

Love you Daddy!

Maria T

March 28, 2019

May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with family and friends to see you through the difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11

March 27, 2019

I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my condolences. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.

March 27, 2019

My condolences goes out to Gary's family. Please find comfort in God's consoling promise recorded in Jeremiah 29:11,12 to give you hope.

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Service

8:00 a.m.

All Saints Church

Sunrise, FL

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Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Ocala Fire Museum

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