Donald Wade Basinger (1923 - 2016)

Born 28 Aug 1923 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

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Biography

He was born on 28 August 1923 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA and his parents were Jessie Belle (Ashley, 1904–1973) and Michael Herman Basinger, Sr. (1899–1989).

Donald “Don” Wade Basinger married Ann Cordell (1925–2017).

He died on 18 Feb 2016 and was cremated. ^[1]

Obituary

Donald (Don) Wade Basinger, Sr. of Athens, passed away on Feb. 18, 2016.

Don was born in Anderson, S.C., on Aug. 28, 1923, and grew up in Hartwell. He was the son of Michael Herman Basinger, Sr., and Jessie Belle (Ashley) Basinger.

He was a graduate of The American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and attended William and Mary College in Virginia.

A member of the "Greatest Generation" Don served his country during World War II in the European campaign and was a part of the invasion at Normandy. Following the war, he continued his education at the University of Georgia and graduated in 1951 with a BBA degree.

Don was a businessman in Athens for 40 years and loved being a part of the downtown community. He enjoyed all sports, but was an avid tennis player in his adult years and had a great love for Georgia football. He was a charter member of St.James United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Basinger, Jr., and Richard (Dick) Allen Basinger both of Hartwell.

Survivors include his wife Ann Lee (Cordell) Basinger (1925-2017); sons ... daughters, Kim Basinger of California ... He was also blessed with 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild along with several nieces and nephews.

Don will be sorely missed by his family. He had an extraordinary gift of humor that was loved by all who knew him. He told wonderful stories of experiences in his life and was such an encourager to others.

The Basinger family would like to express its sincere gratitude to Hollander Senior Living and Compassionate Care Hospice for their care of Don for the past nine months; to ... of Iris Place for their care and support for the three years that he resided there. A special thanks to ... for their friendship, love, and care for Don during his declining health.

Per Don's request, there will be no formal service held. His family will have a private memorial service at a later date. The family would like to request donations in Don's memory be made to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Atlanta, GA www.angelsrescue.org or a charity of your choice. Neptune Society, Atlanta, is in charge of arrangements. ^[2]

Siblings

1. Michael Herman Basinger, Jr. 1922–1999
2. Donald Wade “Don” Basinger, b: 28 Aug 1923 SC; d: 18 Feb 2016; m: Ann Cordell
3. Richard Allen "Dick" Basinger, Sr. 1932–1987

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #158595254 for Donald Wade “Don” Basinger, Sr., b: 28 Aug 1923 Anderson County, South Carolina, USA; d: 18 Feb 2016; cremated; with personal image
2. ↑ Obituary published 25 Feb 2016 in "Hartwell Sun" newspaper of Hartwell, Georgia