James William Baskett, Sr. of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2026 at the age of 98. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated Cum Laude from Louisville Male High School and from the Louisville Speed Scientific School of Engineering. He was a member of Triangle Engineering Fraternity and served in the U. S. Army, Corp of Engineering. Mr. Baskett was employed by the Bell System from 1952 until retirement in December 1983. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roswell, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Baskett, former Louisville City Attorney, and Sunbeam Wilds Baskett; his three sisters, Julia W. Baskett, Mary Baskett Shelby, Nancy Baskett Mowery and his son, Richard S. Baskett. He is survived by his three sons, James W. Baskett, Jr. (Susan) of Louisville, KY, William T. Baskett II (Bonnie) of Roswell, GA and Robert S. Baskett of Bristol, TN; five grandchildren and five nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Deer Park Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on October 24, 2026, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN or the First Baptist Church of Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075.
