JAMES R. BASSHAM, Sr., age 88.  Beloved husband of the late Betty; loving father of James Jr. (deceased) (Christine), Paul, Cheryl Provenzale (Paul), Melissa Schuld (Tom), Michael (deceased) (Cheryl), Lisa Burke (Lou), and Samantha Beck (Chris); cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Sandra Ogden and Katherine Henry (both deceased).  US Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD. for a MEMORIAL GATHERING: FRIDAY 10-1 PM. Interment Knollwood Cemetery.