Raymond Bassinger
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RAYMOND BASSINGER , age 78, a life-long resident of Lewisville, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Born October 1, 1925 in Hebron, Texas, to H and Della Earl Bassinger. After attending Lewisville High School, he served with the 36th Division in Europe, he received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for the single handed capture of 11 enemy soldiers. He married Jeanette McDonald, December 23, 1948 in Rockwall, Texas. Raymond spent 33 years as a police officer for Highland Park. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Flower Mound. He was also a member of the Airstream Club, North Texas Unit. Raymond is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Bassinger. Three children and their spouses, Jimmy and Jean Bassinger, Dennis and Janiece Bassinger and Joy Bassinger; 9 grandchildren, Joel, Jeffrey and Benjamin Bassinger; Jennifer Bertelsen, H Brady and Teri Bassinger, Bonnie, Randi and Alison Gravley; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Bassinger; sisters, Lorena Gilbreath and Patsy Dickenson and grandson, Kenny Gravley. A funeral service will be held, 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 17, 2004 at Temple Baptist Church in Flower Mound. Reverend Richard Wallace and Reverend M.E. Dickinson will officiate. Burial will follow in Keenan Cemetery in Farmers Branch. The family will receive friends 7:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 16, 2004 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville. Memorials may be sent to The Building Fund at Temple Baptist Church, 2501 Northshore Blvd., Flower Mound, Texas 75028.   Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home Lewisville TX (972) 436-4581

The Dallas Morning News - April 16, 2004
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

 

 

RAYMOND
BASSINGER
OCT. 01, 1925 - APR. 15, 2004
FOR GOT SO LOVED THE WORLD

Keenan Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas

 

 

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Keenan Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas

 

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