Lewis L. Basye

Lewis L. Basye, 73, of Smithville, MO passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014.

He was born on September 21, 1940 to Richard and Velma (Anderson) Basye in Kanopolis, KS.  Lew grew up in Claflin, KS and graduated from Claflin High School.  He then he served his country in the US Air Force as a B-52 Crew Chief during the Vietnam War.   

On May 6, 1967 he was united in marriage to Roberta Marie Demel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hoisington, KS.  After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1979 they moved to Smithville where they made their home.  His wife Roberta passed away September 15, 2004.

Lew worked for TWA and retired from American Airlines.  He also had his own catering business and was active in the American Royal and Great American Barbeque Committees.  

He was a member of the American Legion Post #58 in Smithville. He was an active member of Local #1650 Machinist Union and the Democratic Committee. 

Lew was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marvin Basye, Del Basye, and Jim Basye and sister Roxanne Basye.

He is survived by his two sons Derrick Basye and Brian Basye; six grandchildren Noah, Lexie, Caleb, Carli, Ashlyn, and Nathen; brothers Richard Basye and wife Joyce, Ronnie Basye and wife Judy, Denis Basye and Garland Basye; sisters Janice Martin and husband Doug and Janet Stephens and husband Bob; sisters-in-law Eileen Basye and husband Jim, Mary Ellen Bowman and husband Larry, Rita Seyfert and husband Kevin; special friend Vicki Hudson; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m. Thursday May 15^th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

Visitation:  5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home

Burial with Military Honors:  Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, MO