David M. Basham age 54, of Matamoras, Pa. passed away Thursday December 11, at his home. He was born on April 7, 1954 at Alexandria, Virginia, the son of the late William Basham and Phyllis DeAngelo Basham, who survives. David was a Tree Trimmer for New York State Dept. of Transportation at Maybrook, NY. He was a member and Trustee of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, NY. In addition to his mother Phyllis Basham of Matamoras, Pa. he is also survived by his brother Jay Basham of Springfield, Virginia, a niece Julie and a nephew Dennis, 3 aunts, Joan Balch, Kathleen DeAngelo, and Shirley Basham, a Great Aunt Antoinette Salva of Matamoras, Pa.
Friends may call Sunday December 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 15, 2008 a the First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rev. James Brosius officiating. Spring interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St.,Port Jervis, NY 12771 or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note the family visit knight-auchmoody.com