Tony Basinger's Obituary
Tony Gene Basinger, 70, of Cornelius died July 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 4, 1948 in Mecklenburg County to the late Sidney and Annie Basinger. Tony served as a deacon and treasurer of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He was also a choir member and activity director for “The Ramblers”. Tony graduated from Concord High School and UNC-Charlotte.
Tony is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne Morgan Basinger; sons, Christopher Todd Basinger (Lauren) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Andrew Stewart Basinger of Cornelius; brother, Lee Basinger of Myrtle Beach, SC; and grandchildren, Juliet, Brandt and Scarlett.
The funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, July 19 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Boone officiating. Visitation will be 1-2 Prior in the Family Life Center. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Rd. Cornelius, NC 28031.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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