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David Alexander Bassett

Male 1940 - 2025  (84 years)

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  • Name David Alexander Bassett 
    Birth 16 Dec 1940  Delton, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 23 Mar 2025  Herrin Hospital Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • McCluskie-Miller Funeral Services Inc. ? 24 march 2025
      David Alexander Bassett

      Sesser- David Alexander Bassett, 84, of Sesser, passed away at 6:45 AM, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Herrin Hospital.
      David was born on December 16, 1940 in Delton, Michigan to Floyd and Ruth (Hamilton) Bassett. He married Elizabeth Overton on August 23, 1976 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She survives of Sesser.
      David was a hard working man who managed several fast food chains throughout his career. He retired as manager of the Mt. Vernon Fazoli's and worked at both the Marion and Carbondale locations after retirement. He also managed several KFC's in different locations early in his career.
      He was a Christian and very involved with spending time with his family. He also loved to travel to Michigan to fish and spend time in his family's cottage. David was a NASCAR fan and followed Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski.
      Survivors include his beloved wife- Elizabeth Bassett of Sesser; children- Todd Hall and wife Vickie of Coello, Robert Smith and wife Amy of Crestwood, CO and Jennifer Kahl and husband Ron of Portage, Michigan; 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; 8 brothers and sisters and 9 brothers and sisters in laws.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and sister- Geraldine and brother- Floyd, Jr.
      He will be cremated and family services will held soon at Maple Hill Cemetery in Benton. Brother Curtis Overton will officiate. Memorial services were entrusted to McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home in Herrin.
      For more information, please visit mccluskiemillerfh.com.
    Person ID I7413  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2025 

    Father Floyd McAllister Bassett,   b. 1900, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Aug 1973, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Ruth A. Hamilton,   b. 24 Mar 1901, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Nov 1975, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F2559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Overton 
    Marriage 23 Aug 1976  Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2560  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2025