James Franklin Bassham entered this world on November 18, 1942. He was born to Wilburn and Roxie Ann (Donawho) Bassham in Corsicana, Texas, where he grew up the youngest in a large family. James is preceded in death by sisters Ida Mae Russell, Geneva Connors, and Helen Beasley and brother Henry Bassham. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Bassham, his sister Clovis Mason and husband Don, and brother G.H.