Ralph Basham, age 78 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Breckinridge County, Ky the son of the late Morman and Willie Lee (Hudson) Basham and was married to Juanita (Goodman) Basham.  He was a member of Victory Church and was an Engineer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Rudolph Basham and Rex Basham.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Rhonda of Madisonville, KY, and Rena (Paul) of Hopkinsville, KY, two sons, Don (Paula) of Bowling Green, KY, and Russell (Dawana) of Mississippi, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Raymond Basham of Brandenburg, KY.