We are sad to announce that on December 25, 2020, at the age of 79, Samuel Chester Basford Sr. of Sneads, Florida passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel Chester Basford Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Renzie Basford and Susie Daniels Basford; and his siblings, Hershel Basford, Alfred Basford and Ann Richardson.

He is survived by : his wife Frances Dean Basford of Sneads, Florida; his sons, Samuel Chester Basford Jr. of Grand Ridge and Joseph Daniel Basford (Kayren) of Dellwood, Florida; his siblings, Lester Basford (Myrtle) of Marianna, Florida, Faye Harrison (Jimmy) of Boaz, Eldis Pope of Dellwood and Maxine Hamilton (Johnny) of Dellwood, Florida; and his grandchildren, Joseph Wade Basford, Linsey Elizabeth Basford, Lexie Nicole Basford and Delaney Maclay Basford. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, attendees are asked to observe all CDC guidelines, by practicing social distancing and wearing a face covering.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chester's memory to the First Baptist Church of Chattahoochee general fund (503 Mainstreet, Chattahoochee, FL 32324).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McAlpin Funeral Home

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December 26, 2020

Daniel Basford wrote a sympathy message

“Samuel was a example of Deacon Work that few of us can hold a candle to. His quiet and sincere attitude toward all who were in need reached way out there. Grateful to have studied and observed his example and its influence and it is recorded on my mind.”