He is survived by a daughter Tina Rutley of Partlow; six grandchildren, Melissa, Krystle, Dylan, Brandon, Alex, and Rebecca; and six great grandchildren, Courtney, Connor, Cameron, Christopher, Chloe, and Callie.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lam.
A service will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg, with the family receiving friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Dumfries Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Basham family, C/O Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Online condolences may be made at mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com