Posted 12/26/22


Douglas Nelson Bassham, age 86, of Minor Hill died Thursday, December 22nd. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, worked at Maremont Gabriel, and also drove for Gordon Brothers Oil Company and J & J Oil Company.

Survivors include his wife, Earlene Townsend Bassham of Minor Hill, daughter, Cindy Bassham Emerson and husband Mack of Minor Hill, sisters, Barbara Gwaltney of Scottsboro, and Sharon Brown of Elkmont, brothers, Donald Bassham of Salem, Kenneth Bassham of Salem, Thomas Bassham of Elkmont, and Stanley Bassham of Anderson, 2 grandsons, and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home.

Services will be Wednesday, December 28th at 1:00 PM.

Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Booth Chapel Cemetery or New Salem Cemetery.

Carr & Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Douglas Nelson Bassham.