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Lee J “Chub” Bassham

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Lee J “Chub” Bassham

Birth
Moko, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA
Death
25 Apr 2011 (aged 77)
Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
State Line, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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Lee J Bassham was born on November 9, 1933, at Moko, Arkansas. He was the son of James Hamilton and Lennie Mae CARTER Basshan. Lee was the eighth child of the eleven children born to James and Lennie. Lee lived his early life in the Moko area until the war-time demand for labor on the West-coast caused the family to move to California. In the early 50's he returned to Moko only to later move to Flint, Michigan to seek employment with General Motors. He spent his working years in Flint at GM until his retirement. There was one hiatus in his career at GM when he was drafted by the US Army. After retirement from GM and before moving back to the Ozarks, Lee married Magdalene A. WEATHERFORD Anderson on October 27, 1984. The couple lived in Lanton, Missouri. Lee and Maggie were active in local community activities, AMSVET, and the Moko Church of Christ.

Lee departed this life on April 25, 2011 at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Maggie; two brothers, Tilmon and Bobby Ray; two sisters, Glenis and Anna Mae; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Loal, Eldon, Clifford, and Royce; and sisters Ruby Shelton, and Lucielle Bassham.

Arkansas Death Certificate #2575929, 4/27/2011.
Lee J Bassham was born on November 9, 1933, at Moko, Arkansas. He was the son of James Hamilton and Lennie Mae CARTER Basshan. Lee was the eighth child of the eleven children born to James and Lennie. Lee lived his early life in the Moko area until the war-time demand for labor on the West-coast caused the family to move to California. In the early 50's he returned to Moko only to later move to Flint, Michigan to seek employment with General Motors. He spent his working years in Flint at GM until his retirement. There was one hiatus in his career at GM when he was drafted by the US Army. After retirement from GM and before moving back to the Ozarks, Lee married Magdalene A. WEATHERFORD Anderson on October 27, 1984. The couple lived in Lanton, Missouri. Lee and Maggie were active in local community activities, AMSVET, and the Moko Church of Christ.

Lee departed this life on April 25, 2011 at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Maggie; two brothers, Tilmon and Bobby Ray; two sisters, Glenis and Anna Mae; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Loal, Eldon, Clifford, and Royce; and sisters Ruby Shelton, and Lucielle Bassham.

Arkansas Death Certificate #2575929, 4/27/2011.

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  • Created by: John Ferrell
  • Added: May 6, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69409969/lee_j-bassham: accessed ), memorial page for Lee J “Chub” Bassham (9 Nov 1933–25 Apr 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 69409969, citing State Line Cemetery, State Line, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by John Ferrell (contributor 47204140).