Ervin Paul "Jack" Basford, 81, passed away Friday February 11, 2011 peacefully at home

He was born January 26, 1930 in Rowan County, Ky. to the late John and Iva Braggs Basford.

He was the widower of Ruth Ann Williams Basford, whom he was married to for 44 years.

Jack was a retired logger and was employed at Randall's for several years. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He attended Plummers Landing Christian Church.

Survivors include his daughter Mae and Ricky Jones, and his son Jackie and Nancy Basford all of Flemingsburg, Ky. He is also survived by a sister, Gus Purvis of Sharpsburg, Ky.

Including his mother and father he was preceded in death by 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.

Mr. Basford is also survived by grandchildren, Buzz and Laura Ballard, Tonya Ballard Gulley, Shauna Jones, Donita Jones, Paul and Sandra Basford, Gary Basford, Andrea and Robert Stegall, Jacquelyn Basford, Kevin and Jennifer Basford, Tracy Bussell, and Matthew Vice and 20 Great Grandchildren

Funeral services will be at 1 PM Tuesday February 15, 2011 at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6- 9 PM Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a memorial fund for the family in care of the funeral home or to the Cancer Care Club.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com