Danny Basinger

Danny Ray Basinger, 70, of Walton, KY, formerly of Salisbury, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Danny was a graduate of East Rowan High School in Salisbury, NC and later graduated 2nd in his class from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Miami, FL. Danny was retired from Delta Airlines after 37 years where he worked in Air Craft Maintenance. After retirement he enjoyed working at Florence Hardware, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He started with Delta Airlines in 1965 in Kansas City, MO where he later transferred to Charleston, SC, Charlotte NC and finally to Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport in 1982. Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Catherine “Pamela” Basinger (nee: Shaw) and their children, Ashley Catherine (Mark) Minton of Union, KY and Joshua Benton (Carol) Basinger of Walton, KY, grandchildren; Anna, Amelia, Samuel, Isabella and Jackson. He also leaves behind his brother, David Alan (Alison) Basinger, sister-in-law, Vicki Parks and brother-in-law, Bill (Bonnie) Shaw all of Salisbury, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Samuel and Ruby Mae Basinger (nee: Agner). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 form 5pm to 8pm at Linnemann Family Funeral Homes, Erlanger. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, St. Elizabeth Hospice, Humane Society or Boone County 4-H Program.