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Charles Washington “Charlie” Basnight

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Charles Washington “Charlie” Basnight

Birth
Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina, USA
Death
19 Feb 1963 (aged 60)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Charlie W. Basnight, 60, died this week [March 1963] in Charlotte, and graveside services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte.

A native of Roanoke Island, Mr. Basnight was the son of the late Benjamin and Maud Twyne Basnight. He was a member of Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte and was employed by a Richmond, Va. advertising firm.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Lou Crossland Basnight of Charlotte; a step-daughter, Mrs. Rufus Overcash of Matthews; a step-son, Billy Crossland of the U.S.A.F.; a step-grandchild; one brother, Fred Basnight of Manteo; 3 sisters: Mrs. Lennie Tillett of Wanchese, Mrs. C.W. Johnson of Manteo, and Mrs. Thomas H. Midgett of Manns Harbor; a number of nieces & nephews.

Attending the funeral were Fred Basnight of Manteo and Gilbert R. Tillett of Wanchese.
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Thank you to Contributor: Steve Poole (46833083)
12/22/2021
Charlie W. Basnight, 60, died this week [March 1963] in Charlotte, and graveside services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte.

A native of Roanoke Island, Mr. Basnight was the son of the late Benjamin and Maud Twyne Basnight. He was a member of Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte and was employed by a Richmond, Va. advertising firm.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Lou Crossland Basnight of Charlotte; a step-daughter, Mrs. Rufus Overcash of Matthews; a step-son, Billy Crossland of the U.S.A.F.; a step-grandchild; one brother, Fred Basnight of Manteo; 3 sisters: Mrs. Lennie Tillett of Wanchese, Mrs. C.W. Johnson of Manteo, and Mrs. Thomas H. Midgett of Manns Harbor; a number of nieces & nephews.

Attending the funeral were Fred Basnight of Manteo and Gilbert R. Tillett of Wanchese.
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Early Bio- Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shop 72, Rigger
Thank you to Contributor: Steve Poole (46833083)
12/22/2021


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