Mr. Jospeh Richard "Rickey" Basham age 63 of McMinnville, TN, passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN from an extended illness. He was born March 15, 1960, in McMinnville, was a member of the Church of Christ, a farmer, and a professional truck driver with Batesville Casket Co. He was preceded in death by his father Joe Bob Basham, brother James Lynn "Jimmy" Basham, and his beloved cat Jack.

Rickey was fun loving and enjoyed his time at the lake. You could find him watching and cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and listening to Elvis, the Eagles, and Glenn Campbell. Rickey's favorite past time was farming with his brothers and driving his John Deere tractors.

Rickey is survived by his mother Dorothy Jean Haston Basham, son Christopher Basham, girlfriend of many years Jennie Sydenstricker, brothers Jerry Basham (Brenda Smith) and Steve Basham (Jennifer Fults), sister-in-law Jennifer Basham, nieces and nephews and their children Stacey (Steven) Elam, their daughter Ava; Montgomery (Nikki) Basham, their children Maverick and Reagan James; Will (Breanna) Basham, their daughter Avery Kate; and Anissa Basham, and his treasured cat Phoebe.

Graveside services and interment were conducted September 30, 2023, at Mt. View Cemetery. Brett Merritt officiated.

In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to Meals on Wheels, Warren Co. High School FFA, or to St. Jude.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was honored to be of service to the Basham family. 931-473-6606.