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Male Shelton Cleo (Shelly) Bassham Click to view Shelton Cleo (Shelly) Bassham in the family tree

Shelton Cleo (Shelly) was born on March 27th, 1907 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.1   Shelton Cleo (Shelly)'s father was William Palestine (Bill) Bassham and his mother was Ida Mae Vansickle.  His paternal grandparents were Francis Marion (Frank) Bassham and Louisa Lucretia (Lucy) Popnoe. He had four brothers and a sister, named Kenneth James, Roscoe Leon, Byron Demont (Dee), William Nelson and Buena Vista.  He was the second youngest of the six children.  He died at the age of 65 on June 1st, 1972 in Stanton, Martin Co., Texas.1 


Shelton Cleo (Shelly)'s family with Rita Lela Clardy

‌Shelton Cleo (Shelly) and Rita Lela were married in a religious ceremony on January 20th, 1965 in Stanton, Martin Co., Texas.1 

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