"Been almost a year now since you been gone my brother, I finally got outta that god forsaken facility and got a transfer. I'll always remember our talks and squares we shared in our short time knowing each other. David Guiney and the rest of USPS management didn't do right by you, rest in peace my friend, you'll never be forgotten my friend, Rest In Peace"
In loving memory of
James Bascom
April 2, 1978 - April 20, 2018
James Weldon Bascom, 40, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away on April 20, 2018. James was born in Bellflower, California on April 2, 1978. He graduated from Stanwood High School and served in the United States Air Force. James was married to Dorothy on January 16, 2009; they were married nine years. James worked as a Mail Carrier for The United States Post Office for 18 years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, snowboarding, camping, playing the guitar, and playing with his kids. He was also actively involved in helping the Red Cross and anyone that needed assistance. James is survived by his wife Dorothy,children Nylah and Leah, mother Cynthia, siblings; David, Jennifer, Kimberly, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Richard family Cyndia, Drice, Desire, Anthony, Alyson, and Ethan, along with inlaws and several nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to James' Daughters gofundme.com. The family of James Bascom wishes to thank the following zones at the USPS Fort Lauderdale 9, 11, 13, 34 and also zone 50 where he worked.
Tributes
"My deepest condolences to the extended Bascom family and friends. I am heartbroken to know that Pierce will not know his Uncle James better. Your family and friends are in my prayers. Rest in peace."
"It's still so surreal that your not here...you were an amazing soul and you will be missed dearly."
""The invisible man" is the joke we keep telling ourselves. This man, my brother. Was a legend that his brothers all looked up too. Jokes and goofy behavior that this man had warmed the hearts of strangers who became family to him. From his childhood stories that you wouldn't believe unless you knew him. He was a man of action. Pulling people out of a flipped car, while everyone else just watched. Swimming rip tides to save a life. He would never take a second thought. These aren't even the quality that you would describe him by, because James W. Bascom was a family man doing everything he could foe his family. He loved his wife, and two daughters more than air. They were his every joy. They made him the man he was. It's hard to believe life without this joyous man. IThere so much that will hurt from years to come just think how things would of been if he was there. To make a joke. Talk about gay obsessions, that were made up to keep a joke alive. "Sweet baby jesus" or "jesus loves you" he would say when he could remember what to say. Man i love you bro. All the advise you had that made me a better man. You were so proud of me for the littlest things. That meant the world to me man. I don't understand how your time had to be called. I'm greatful for the time that we had. My brother and great friend. Sleep well bro. "
"Can't believe your gone. So many memories and good times. You will be missed. To the bascom family; you will always be family. To Dorothy and the girls; you will always have us as family. Peace my brother. Shine down on us. "
"Our hearts are breaking. So, very saddened by the news of James passing. Is still so hard to believe. Last time I saw him he flew down to Washington to be the loyal friend has always been to my son Josh when he was very ill. Then stood beside him when he and Jenni were married. James has always been that kid that stood up for the under dog and run to the recue of a perfect stanger. Still so very hard to believe this strong and amazing person is no longer here. He will be greatly missed by us all. Our family are all so very saddened and send our thoughts and prayers to his, Wife Dorothy, sweet little girls, His mom that adored him and all of his family. God's blessings and comfort at this time of such a huge loss........Love and blessings to you all. Debbie and family"
"Sorry to see you go my brother but you will be remembered in our hearts and minds "