Birth date: May 9, 1927 Death date: May 14, 2019
Basil Edward French, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Basil was born May 9, 1927, in Jasper County, IL, the son of Elmer Russel and Bertha (James) French. Basil served his country in the Navy during WWII and is a Read Obituary
Condolences from the Winholtz Family
We all have fond memories and great admiration for your Father and Mother. Remember well the fun times enjoyed in our childhood when our Fathers worked together and our family’s would get together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gloria Stephens of Roanoke VA, Nancy Craker of Nampa ID,
Steve Winholtz of Rantoul IL, Gary Winholtz dec. 12/14/12
BASIL HAS BEEN A DEAR FRIEND-ESPECIALLY TO JERRY! THEY WORKED TOGETHER FOR 7EARS AT BENDER BROS WHICH BECAME BENCO. JERRY MOVED ON HOWEVER BUT THEY STAYED IN TOUCH, INCLUDING BASIL CALLING JERRY EVERY MAY 9TH! THEY WERE ‘TWINS’ -JUST 10 YEARS APART. BASIL WAS THE NICEST MOST CONSIDERATE MAN WITH A FUN HUMOR. HE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED.LOVE PRAYERS SYMPATHY TO EACH OF HIS FAMILY AS WELL AS MANY FRIENDS!
My family lived across street from 1964 we ate many of Basil’s tomatoes and zucchini’s thru the years he is already missed when he moved earlier this year yes I’m sure he and Clara are dancing across Heaven as they loved to dance down here
Basal was such a great neighbor! He tilled my garden and was willing to help or let me borrow anything. He took great care of his wife always smiling and patient! He always said to come check on him if his curtains in TV weren’t opened. He will always be in my heart!
