William H Basnight

A lifelong Norfolk native, Mr. Basnight graduated from Maury High School and was a veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Garrett Basnight, his parents and six siblings. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather - PawPaw.

Mr. Basnight retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after thirty-five years. He attended Southeastern Bible College and was an active member of Glad Tidings Church/Coastal Virginia Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Worship Leader for twenty-five years, Church Secretary, Church Treasurer, Visitation Pastor, Senior Citizens Pastor, Coach of Softball team and Song Leader for Seniors.

Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Strohecker and husband Phil, Susan Jensen and husband Johnny; three grandchildren Troy Pierson, Conor Flaherty, Kara Boccarossa; four step grandchildren Nicole Strohecker, Jayson Strohecker, (Summer), Courtney Strawhand and husband Landon and Ashley Strohecker; two great grandchildren Kayla and Logan Pierson and four step great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 1:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings/Coastal Virginia Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Eagles Senior Group at Coastal Virginia Church. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com