George E. Bassitt Sr.

Age 86 of Hamilton passed away on Monday June 29, 2015 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on May 27, 1929 in Whitesville, West Virginia, the son of the late Adeeb and Helen (McCallister) Bassitt. On April 26, 1950 George married Nell Ruth McDowell. George was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Benjamin Franklin Lodge #719 F&AM, Scottish Rites, York Rites and Eastern Star, Washington Chapter. He worked as a chemical operator for Fernald retiring after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nell Ruth Bassitt; three children, Christy (Robert) Kirlin; George (Marcy) Bassitt, Jr. and Debi Bassitt; five grandchildren, Julie Bassitt, Chuck Kirlin, Amy (Tom) Freeman, Kelsey Edgecomb and Christopher Wynn; 7 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his three siblings, Bill, Eddie and Margaret Bassitt. Visitation will be on Monday July 6, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, with Masonic services starting at 7:45pm. Funeral Ceremony will held at 11am on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Mark D. Finfrock officiating. Burial will follow at Millville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital 3229 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.