William Scott Basford Obituary
William Scott Basford of Apollo Beach, Florida passed away on July 3, 2026. William, born on September 20, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Jeanette "Barbara"; his parents, Walter Basford and Kenna Basford; his sister Kay Weisen; and his brother-in-law Arlow "Bud" Weisen.
He is survived by: his fiancé Coni Forney; his children, Wayne Basford (Rosemary), Jinni Krause (John) and Jill Abelarde (Jack); his grandchildren, Lindsey Patterson (Alec), Scott Basford (Emily), Emily Basford Franco (Pedro), Kevin Krause, Connor Krause, Christian Abelarde, Sean Abelarde and Chloe Abelarde; his great grandchildren, Lillian, Levi, Aly, Sophia, Olivia and Kaylie; and his brother Larry Basford (Paulie). He is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. t2t.org.
