Jack Lee Basham

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Jack Lee Basham

September 8, 1944 ~ August 11, 2022 (age 77) 77 Years Old

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Jack Basham Obituary

Jack Lee Basham, 77, of Tell City, passed away on August 11, 2022, at his home.

Jack was born in Tell City on September 8, 1944, to the late Carmil and Antoniette (Wheatley) Basham. Jack was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge, K of C, and the American Legion. He enjoyed watching TV especially boxing, IU Basketball and the Louisville Cardinals. He also enjoyed doing Origami.

Jack is survived by his wife Lou (DeJarnett) Basham; daughters, Tina (Joelee) Wheatley of Hawesville and Sandy (Omer Allen) Kellems of Tell City; grandchildren, Brandon, Sabrina and Dylan Wheatley and Crystal (Dakota) Crowley; great-grandchildren, Carson and Sadie Mae.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister Sharon VanWinkle.

At the request of the family services will be private with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.

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