Basil H. Dealey

Basil H. Dealey, 77, of Convoy, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on August 25, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Oliver Henry Dealey and Nina Duella (Krick) Dealey.

Basil was united in marriage to Margy Weaver on November 22, 1964, at Convoy United Methodist Church.

He attended Woodburn Missionary Church in Woodburn, Indiana.

Basil was employed at Zollner Piston for 37 years and farmed his whole life.

He loved spending time reading the Bible, family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Basil enjoyed going to the zoo, attending to his flower garden, and bird watching.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margy Dealey of Convoy, Ohio; son, Mark (Pamela) Dealey of Convoy, Ohio; son, Timothy (Stacy) Dealey of Convoy, Ohio; daughter, Annette (Brad) Cotterman of Lima, Ohio; daughter, JaanieLynn Dealey of Convoy, Ohio; daughter, Julie Dealey of Convoy, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Joshua (Adelia) Dealey, Nicholas Dealey, Jeremiah (Shanda) Dealey, Brianna (Andy) Kill, Josiah Dealey, Zachary Dealey, Josie Cotterman, Olivia Dealey, Jacob Dealey and Audrey Dealey; five great-grandchildren, Landyn, Adeline, Brance, Aurora and Sasha; two brothers, Larry J. (Judy) Dealey of Convoy, Ohio and Byron (Marsha) Dealey of New Castle, Indiana; sister, Rosina N. (David) Thatcher of Decatur, Indiana; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Weaver.

Basil was preceded in death by a son and daughter in infancy; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Dealey; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Weaver.

Private family services and burial were held.

Preferred memorials are to World Partners – Basil Dealey (C/O Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home 520 N 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733).

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.