Robert B. Basham

Robert B. Basham, age 59 of Canal Fulton passed away Monday April 23, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Bob was born September 25, 1952 in Ellison, WV to Carlos & Lola (Cox) Basham and moved to Massillon in 1956. He attended Washington High School and was employed by Superior Brand Meats for seventeen years; and retired from Gojo Industries in Cuyahoga Falls. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Time spent with his grandchildren was very dear to him, especially taking them for rides on his four wheeler and tractor. His family will remember Bob as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and son. He was preceded in death by his father Carlos Basham (2003), two brothers, Thomas Basham (2009) and James 'Fred' Basham (2001). Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marcia (McFarren) Basham; two children and their spouses, Robert & Kelly Basham; granddaughters, Kate & Lauren of Dublin, OH; Stacey & Shawn O'Brien; grandsons, Carson & Anderson of Massillon; his mother, Lola Basham; sister, Glenna 'Karen' & Jim Bradshaw. A Celebration of the life if Bob Basham will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon, Rev. Cecil Thayer and Rev. Jay Dolvin will officiate. Burial will be at Brookfield Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations to Akron children's Hospital. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222