Lewis, Ladavion & Lewis Jr. Bassett
Lewis H. Bassett age 43, of 921 North 11th St. Quincy, died on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in the emergency room of Blessing Hospital following a fire in his home. His two sons, Ladavion Bassett age 1, also died on Saturday in the emergency room of Blessing Hospital and Lewis Bassett Jr. age 3, died Sunday in St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Lewis was born on April 29, 1971in Quincy, a son of Ronnie and Laura (Bias) Clay.
He was a 1989 graduate of Quincy High School. Lewis was employed as a House Technician at Quincy Country Club.
Lewis married Patsy Knowles on December 9, 2011 in Quincy, and she survives.
Their son, Lewis Bassett, Jr. was born May 3, 2011 in Quincy and their son Ladavion L. Bassett was born November 18, 2012 in Quincy. Lewis, Jr. and Ladavion were happy, and rambunctious little boys.
Survivors also include Lewis’s parents, his adopted dad, Lewis Bassett, Sr. his step-dad, Richard Abbey; Lewis has 5 surviving children; 5 siblings and 5 step brothers and sisters.
A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives also survive.
Lewis and his sons were preceded in death by Lewis’s son Latrell Bassett; sister, LaTasha Bias, uncle, Vernon Bias an aunt, Mary Bias and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by the Rev. Dr. Orville B. Jones, Jr. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 12 Noon until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis Bassett Foundation through Mercantile Bank, Quincy.
Take them on their journey Lord wrap them un your arms
My brother and nephews,I love you and I know that you are my angels. My heart hurts right now, you are always in my heart . Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lewis Bassett , his 2 kids and Family. He was my classmate. I will never forget you.You will be truly missed Rest in Heaven much love I’m saddened to hear of your loss.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Just want to say I miss you and the boys cuzz and you guys will always be remembered and I know you will always be looking down on us…Love always fam!
It’s so hard to believe he his gone! Lew’s family is n my thoughts and prayers everyday and night! He will will forever and always b missed but never forgotten!!!!
My condolences to the family Lewis was a good friend growing up in the neighborhood and I remember playing lots if softball with him. I hadn’t seen in a long time but when I did he always cracked that big smile. It’s saddening to know he won’t be here for his other children in flesh but like all of us that knew him his with us in spirit. Rest easy With your sons Lewis and until the otherside, peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Lew and his 2 boys will be missed dearly.