Mr. Basinger was born on May 28, 1955 to Volen and Lura (Murphy) Basinger in Jefferson County. He died at the age of 65 on May 21, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife: Valerie Basinger; daughters: Bridget (Warren) Ratliff, Denise (John) Locke, and Vanessa (Bo) Souder; son: John (Ashley) Schnarrs; grandchildren: Stephen Ratliff, Katy Ratliff, Ashley Herald (Brian Parker), Hunter Perkins (Jessie McCrady), Justine Perkins, Jenna Souder, Tessa Souder, and Alex Souder; great-grandchildren: Lexi Parker, Mary Parker, Lillian Parker, Addilynn Parker, and Rylee Perkins; nieces: Amanda (Wesley) Kilgo, Jennifer (Todd) Craig, and Heather (Zac) White; nephews: Josh (Mona) York, and Brian Sharp and great-nieces and nephews: Ashlynn Kilgo, Caleb Kilgo, Abby Sharp, Addalynn Sharp, Dylan Lazaro, Alivia White and Jada White.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Basinger was preceded in death by his son: Sammy Basinger; sister: Patricia Basinger and great-niece: Lexie York.
The family will have a private burial at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. After services have concluded, anyone is welcome to pay their respects at the cemetery.
