"Colin I think about you daily! I remember all the things you taught me how to wheely a bike, fish, drove me through all the suburb back roads, catch frog's, play video games. You were a genuine person with alot of love! We ALWAYS laughed and never missed a beat when we got together. You was like the big bro I always wanted. I'm greatful to call you my cousin we was like bros! It's unreal I can't talk to you anymore. I know you are resting well in heaven. Until we meet again bro! ? ? ? ? "
In loving memory of
Colin R. Basketbill
May 3, 1986 - May 6, 2020
Colin R. Basketbill, age 34 of Amber, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Born in Meadowbrook, PA, he is the son of Leroy and Patricia (nee Henderson) Basketbill.
Colin was a graduate of Wissahickon High School, Class of 2004.
He was an Arborist, employed by the Willow Tree and Landscape Services in Hatboro for the past year.
Colin had a smile that would light up the entire room. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, fishing and playing poker in his downtime.
Colin is survived by his loving parents; his loving sister Leigh Ann Basketbill also of Ambler, PA; niece Kayla; nephews Xavier, Cole and Ashton all from Ambler, PA; grandmother Florence H. Herbert (Queenan) Conshohocken, PA; grandfather Robert J. Herbert Sharon Hill, PA. He is also survived by his godchild, godparents and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, and his companion Michelle Urban.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave. Ambler, PA 19002. Colin's Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemtery in Cheltenham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to St. Anthony of Padua Church, at the above address.
Photos and tributes may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"Cuz you will be truly miss. Your smile and laugh would light up a room. Your heart was full of love that you spread threw out your family and friends. I'll all ways remember the bike rides around ambler. Play basketball at that church on the corner down from your house. The pig roast from aunt flossie to aunt Judy house. Last but not least me and you the only cousin in our gen to play at the card parties I will truly miss love you!!!!!"
"Colin you will be missed very much you are family and we Love you so much taken way to soon. You always made everyone laugh and you will always be my little Brother I Love you man and I?m Devastated. Until we meet again. Big Bro Digital "
"Colin will truly be missed, it hurts my heart that he isn't with us now but he is in God's hands and will always be remembered love always your big bro Puka"
"Colin was such a great person. He always had jokes. He will be missed. Another young soul gone to soon. Rest easy!"
"The sweetest guy ever! Colin LOVED his family and was always helping somebody. When he was little, we had this running joke where he would run away from my kisses. I love you all so much and know I send all my love. Aunt Becky "
"I am so sorry for your loss - Colin was a friend of my son and tho I haven't seen him lately - I fondly remember him - when he visited he would always sit in the living room and talk to me with that exact same smile in this photo - I'm sure you will be missed!! RIP Colin!"