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Robert Baskette

June 13, 1920 — August 12, 2011

Born in Nashville, TN on June 13, 1920 Departed on August 12, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN

BASKETTE, Robert Norman, age 91, Nashville, August 12, 2011. Descendant of the Daniel DuVal family of Virginia. In World War II, served as technical sergeant in the 80th Division of the Third U.S. Army, European theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He worked for Neuhoff Packing Company, a division of Swift & Co. meats. He was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church and was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of TCU West, A. C. York Veterans Medical Center, Murfreesboro, TN. Predeceased by father, Robert L. Baskette, Jr., mother, Sarah Elizabeth Norman Baskette, wife Mabel G. Baskette, and sisters Mildred Elizabeth Baskette and Sarah Gayle McCord. He is survived by his daughter, Roberta Ike Bradley; granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann Bradley and Caroline Joy Bradley; brother, Roger Duval Thetis Baskette; and long time friend, Sue Hunt. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011 at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville or the charity of your choice. HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME AND MEMORY GARDENS 9090 Hwy 100 NASHVILLE, TN 615 646-9292

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