William "Bill" Foster Baskett

William Foster Baskett (Bill), age 74, died June 20, 2021 at Medical City Denton. He is now pain free after a long battle with cancer.

Bill was born on December 5, 1946 to Max and Dorothy Baskett.  He married Catheryn Thien Nguyen on June 17, 1972 in Bedford, Texas.  They have three children and five grandchildren.

He graduated high school from Pearland, Texas.  He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida and graduated from there in 1976.

Bill served in the Army for 21 years as a pilot.  He is a Vietnam War Veteran.  Retired as a CW4 in 1990, then moved to Lake Kiowa where he lived for 31 years.  He started a second career as a pilot with Delta Connection for 15 years.

Bill’s hobbies included fishing, camping, wood work, 3D printing, reading and always willing to provide service to his neighbors when called upon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cathy Baskett, his older brother Robert Baskett, his younger brother Bruce Baskett (Emily Untermeyer); his children Joseph Baskett (Connie) and Brian Baskett; his grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Matthew and Rachel Baskett; his sister-in-law Ngoc Tran (Chau Lam);  his nephews Rob Baskett (Holly) ,their son Brady Baskett,  and Brad Baskett.

He is preceded in death by his parents Max and Dorothy Baskett; his mother in- law, Ba T. Dang; his daughter, Sandy Baskett and grandson, Andrew Baskett.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Gainesville on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM