Derek Richard Basil Obituary (1978 - 2019)

Derek Richard Basil, 41, of Decatur, IL went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, May 27, 2019. The family will host a service to honor and celebrate Derek's life at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Heartland Community Church. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Heartland Community Church. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Derek was born on April 5, 1978 in Decatur, IL, the son of Richard E. Basil and Alicia Basil. He was a Warrensburg-Latham High School graduate. Derek was a fork lift operator for Crown Cork & Seal in Warrensburg, IL. He loved sports and was a Chicago Cubs fan. He loved Jesus Christ with all his heart and rededicated his life to Jesus. Derek had hugs for everyone and big smiles. Derek is survived by his parents: Richard E. (Frances) Basil of Decatur, IL and Alicia Basil of Elizabethtown, IL; sisters: Cindy Hunt of Cleveland, OH and Sherri (Joe) Wenskunas of Decatur, IL; brothers: Shane O'Brian of Wheat Ridge, CO, Dallas (Shawn) Heckman of Decatur, IL, Jeremy (Heather) Heckman of Decatur, IL; many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.