Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRonald Lee “Butch“ Basinger 
Birth3 Oct 1946, Rowan County, NC
Death1 Jul 2007, Richfield, Stanly County, NC
Burial5 Jul 2007, Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherZeb Ben Basinger (1923-1982)
MotherRobbie Virginia Wyrick (1924-2007)
Notes for Ronald Lee “Butch“ Basinger
Ronald "Butch" Basinger
RICHFIELD - Ronald Lee "Butch" Basinger, 60, of Panther Point, formerly of Davidson County, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at his residence.
Born Oct. 3, 1946, in Rowan County, Mr. Basinger was a son of Robbie Wyrick Basinger of Salisbury and the late Zeb Ben Basinger. Educated in Rowan County schools, he worked for Ray Construction as a heavy equipment operator.
Mr. Basinger volunteered for the United States Marine Corps in 1964, being trained in guerrilla warfare. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device; Good Conduct Medal; and Meritorious Mast.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Surviving are brothers James "Jim" Basinger and wife Linda of Richfield and Benny Basinger of Salisbury; and best friend Patricia Powlas of Salisbury.
Graveside Service: 11 am Thursday at Salisbury National Cemetery with the Rev. Don Safrit officiating.
Visitation: 9:30-10:30 am Thursday at Lyerly Funeral Home in Salisbury.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, Rowan Relay for Life, or Hospice of donor's choice.
Salisbury Post, 3 July 2007
RICHFIELD - Ronald Lee "Butch" Basinger, 60, of Panther Point, formerly of Davidson County, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at his residence.
Born Oct. 3, 1946, in Rowan County, Mr. Basinger was a son of Robbie Wyrick Basinger of Salisbury and the late Zeb Ben Basinger. Educated in Rowan County schools, he worked for Ray Construction as a heavy equipment operator.
Mr. Basinger volunteered for the United States Marine Corps in 1964, being trained in guerrilla warfare. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device; Good Conduct Medal; and Meritorious Mast.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Surviving are brothers James "Jim" Basinger and wife Linda of Richfield and Benny Basinger of Salisbury; and best friend Patricia Powlas of Salisbury.
Graveside Service: 11 am Thursday at Salisbury National Cemetery with the Rev. Don Safrit officiating.
Visitation: 9:30-10:30 am Thursday at Lyerly Funeral Home in Salisbury.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, Rowan Relay for Life, or Hospice of donor's choice.
Salisbury Post, 3 July 2007