Shawn Edward Basnight, 39, passed away a hero on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 in Chesapeake, VA with his family by his side. Shawn was born on January 14th, 1978 in Norfolk, VA to Charles and Cynthia Basnight. He was a jack of all trades, from building skate board ramps to fixing anything that needed some work done. Shawn also did some Electrical and Construction work. His passion in life was skateboarding and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Basnight; children, Bryan, Aryanna, and Hayley Hagaman; siblings, Rich Dolfman and wife, Cindy, Chris Basnight, and wife, Christie; niece, and nephews, Gianna Basnight, Tyler Dolfman, and Jeffrey Galovics; and a numerous amount of loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Basnight and Uncle, Curtis Teske.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6 o'clock pm, Saturday, December 16, at Laurel Ave Church of Christ, 1126 Laurel Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23325.
Flowers may be sent to Laurel Ave Church of Christ.
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