Obituary of Lilburn Bassham

Lilburn Franklin Bassham, 95, of Killen, AL, passed away March 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Bassham was a retired electrician for TVA/Brown’s Ferry Nuclear Plant, a 65 year member of IBEW, and a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #146 in Loretto, TN and Harrison’s Chapel Methodist Church in Killen, AL.

                Mr. Bassham is survived by:

                                Wife:     Venora Bishop Bassham

                                Sons:     Earl Bassham (Joyce)

                                                Doward Bassham

                                Sisters: Christine King

                                                Joann Bosheers

                                                Marie Townsend

                                Grandchild: Lindley Bassham (Jeremy)

He was preceded in death by:

                Parents: Grady and Annie Bassham

                Step-mother: Mrs. Pearl

                Sister: Dalphne Shannon

Visitation will be Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Mike Butler and Josh Clayton officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

                The family would like to thank Sandy Allen and Becky Searcy and Kindred Hospice for their care during this time.

Greenhill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.