1953
George
2015
George S Bassett
July 24, 1953 — December 16, 2015
George S. Bassett, 62, of West Lafayette passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2015.
George was born in Coshocton on July 24, 1953 to the late Arthur and Helen (Ramsey) Bassett.
He served in the U.S. Army for four years and the Army National Guard for two years. George had worked at Stone Creek Brick Company for many years and was employed at Kraft Foods for several years until his health wouldn’t allow him any longer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. George treasured time with his family and getting together with his brothers on Friday nights.
He is survived by his wife Brenda J. (Wolfe) Bassett whom he married on July 18, 1975; three children Sherry (Jason) Mikesell of Coshocton, Brian Bassett of Fresno and Jessica (Chuck King) Bassett of West Lafayette; three grandchildren Tad Landis Jr., Bethany Landis and Taylor Bassett; three brothers Richard (Cindy) Bassett of West Lafayette, Russell (Mary) Bassett of Conesville and Dale (Linda) Bassett of Coshocton; sister in law Ann Bassett of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; and his special canine companions Roscoe, Daisy and Heidi.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers Robert and Billy Bassett.
Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Sunday December 20, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Funeral services for George will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. Interment will follow in Coshocton County Memory Gardens where Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard will perform military honors.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
George was born in Coshocton on July 24, 1953 to the late Arthur and Helen (Ramsey) Bassett.
He served in the U.S. Army for four years and the Army National Guard for two years. George had worked at Stone Creek Brick Company for many years and was employed at Kraft Foods for several years until his health wouldn’t allow him any longer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. George treasured time with his family and getting together with his brothers on Friday nights.
He is survived by his wife Brenda J. (Wolfe) Bassett whom he married on July 18, 1975; three children Sherry (Jason) Mikesell of Coshocton, Brian Bassett of Fresno and Jessica (Chuck King) Bassett of West Lafayette; three grandchildren Tad Landis Jr., Bethany Landis and Taylor Bassett; three brothers Richard (Cindy) Bassett of West Lafayette, Russell (Mary) Bassett of Conesville and Dale (Linda) Bassett of Coshocton; sister in law Ann Bassett of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; and his special canine companions Roscoe, Daisy and Heidi.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers Robert and Billy Bassett.
Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Sunday December 20, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Funeral services for George will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. Interment will follow in Coshocton County Memory Gardens where Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard will perform military honors.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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