Basil Ezra Lee Surber
October 22, 1934 - January 22, 2021
Basil Ezra Lee Surber, 86, of Anderson, passed away on January 22, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1934, in Anderson, where he resided all of his life. Basil served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and he retired from General Motors Division of General Motors after over 30 years of service. He attended Valley Grove Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Lapel Eagles Lodge, and he enjoyed water aerobics at The White River Club. He enjoyed karaoke, camping, dancing, singing in the choir, going out to eat, and watching basketball, specifically Indiana University, Indiana Pacers, and Frankton High School. Basil is survived by his loving wife, Diane Surber; daughters, Jamie Lou (John) Cooper, Lisa Anne (Gary) Edwards, Paula Jean (George) Covington, Mandy (Shane) Neff, grandchildren, Jeremy (Lindsay), Billy, Tony "TJ" Julian, Michelle (Chris) Holloway, Evan Covington, Crissy (Tony)McNichols; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Gavin, Rowan, and Violet Julian, Carter Holloway, Luke, and Audrey Neff, Isaiah Covington, Bella McNichols, Alexis Short; step-children, Tamra (Charles) Mink, Kimberly Ousley, Michael Atwood; cousins, Jack (Marilyn) Barker, Ronald Barker, and Barbara Jones; brothers in law, Charles (Barbara) Tipton, and Robert (Peggy Hilton) Tipton. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Sue Surber; son, Basil Lee Surber, Jr.; mother, Barbara Schultz, and his father, Theodore Surber. Due to the COVID restrictions, private family services will take place at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory. Funeral Services will be broadcast live at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021, on the Loose Funeral Homes YouTube page. Burial will take place in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frankton High School Athletic Department; American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60675; or The American Lung Association 115 W. Washington Street Suite 1180 South, Indianapolis, IN, 46205. www.loosecares.com
Basil Ezra Lee Surber, 86, of Anderson, passed away on January 22, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1934, in Anderson, where he resided all of his life. Basil served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and he... View Obituary & Service Information