Darrell Gene Basham

Darrell Gene Basham, age 88, of Eastland, went to meet his Lord on January 28, 2026, at Hendricks Hospice Care in Abilene after a short illness.

 Visitation was held Saturday, January 31 from 5 to 7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. A celebration of his life will be held at he Connellee rooftop garden on Saturday, April 18th from 1:00PM till 4:00PM.

 He was born on February 18, 1937 in Eastland, Texas to Harvey Edward and Lula Mae Smith Basham. He was the oldest of two children. Darrell graduated from Eastland High School in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Darlene Joyce Johnson on August 30, 1956. Darrell resided in Eastland most of his life.

 Darrell had many interests in his life. He was a big presence in his family's life. He loved his children and his wife. There was no love purer. He adored his two grandsons and two great grandsons. He had the biggest smile when he talked about them and when speaking with them. He loved all of his family very much. He was employed with Texas Electric Service Company right after graduating from high school and retired after 37 years of service. He was very active for many years with his church, First Church of God aka Inspiration Church of God and the camp grounds associated with the church, Camp Inspiration.

 He will be very missed. He made a friend everywhere he went. He was the best husband, dad, granddad and great granddad anyone could ask for.

 His parents preceded him in death as well as his wife, Darlene Johnson Basham.

 He is survived by a daughter, Delaine Vittitow and her husband Rick Vittitow of Jarrell, TX; a son, Darrell L Basham of Honolulu, Hawaii; two grandsons, Hatley Vittitow of Jarrell and Charles Vittitow and his wife Christina both of Jarrell; two great grandsons, Luke Vittitow and Isaac Vittitow both of Jarrell; one brother Lonnie Joe and his wife Brenda of Buda; sisters-in-law Sharon Russell of Mississippi and Judy Willard and her husband Darrell of Mesquite; five nieces, Monica Mills of Buda, Stacie Chronister of Buda, Lisa Torres of Dallas, Nicole Kittrell of Mississippi and Michelle Duron of Allen; along with eight great nieces and five great nephews and with numerous cousins and dear friends.

 Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to a charity of your choice. We will announce the date of a Celebration of his life when we make the arrangements.