Sargent First Class  BASIL T. HUGHART, age 84, of Troy, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years Hilda P. Hughart. Basil was born on November 24, 1931 in Marfrance  Greenbrier County  WV to the late Ernest and Hilda Katherine (Lee) Hughart.

Basil attended Troy View Church of God. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army and was awarded Combat Action Ribbons and Bronze Stars for gallantry in both the Vietnam and Korean Wars.  He retired from the Army and later worked for the City of Troy water department  retiring in 1992.  An avid fisherman, Basil could often be found on the Great Miami River in pursuit of the elusive Saugeye. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work winning the city's Green Thumb Award on more than one occasion.  Basil liked to socialize with his many friends as a member of the unofficial " Old Men's Coffee Club" that met at McDonalds. Basil loved his family very much and had an especially soft spot for his grandchildren. No child ever had a better friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Basil  is also survived by one daughter:  Pam (Patrick Asher) Zeller of Troy, OH; one son: Bruce (Muriel) Hughart of Eden, NC; two brothers: Emmett Hughart of WV and Charlie Hughart of NC; seven grandchildren: Joshua Hughart, Amanda Hughart, Daniel Hughart, Michael Hughart, Matthew Hughart, Brandon (Laura) Zeller and Nicole (Bryan) St. John; and seven great grandchildren: Broadie, Aurora and Stella Zeller, Riley Purdy, and Jayda and Kylee St. John, Brayden Hughart.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Ste. 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.