Barlow, KY Russell Basham passed away on Tuesday Evening at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was 68 years old.

Russell was born to his parents, George B. and Betty Lou Basham on February 24, 1953. He was retired from Edwards Nursery where he was employed for several years. He was an Army Veteran. Russell loved his family and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by one brother, Jerry Basham and his wife Samantha of LaCenter, KY, four sisters Theresa Walker of Kevil, KY, Karen Miller and her husband Wedge of Barlow, KY, Janey Butler and her husband Roy of Benton, Mo, Aleta Armstrong and her husband Chris of LaCenter, KY and Becky Hopwood and her husband Curtis of LaCenter, KY. Several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Russell was preceded in death by his wife Donna Kay Basham, a son George Alan Basham and his parents George B. and Betty Lou Basham.

There are no services planned at this time.

Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter is handling arrangements.