Bill Basford Explained

Bill Basford
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives
Term Start:1963
Term End:1966
Birth Date:28 August 1930
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Death Date:September 30, 2022 (aged 92)
Death Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:Attorney
Residence:Jacksonville, Florida
Alma Mater:University of Florida

William Theodore Basford Jr. (August 28, 1930 – September 30, 2022) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Basford was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was an attorney. He served in the United States Navy and then received his bachelor's and law degrees from University of Florida. He served on the Jacksonville City Council.[1] [2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1966, as a Democrat.[3]

Basford died in Jacksonville on September 30, 2022, at the age of 92.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Florida Handbook. 1965.
  2. https://www.jacksonville.com/obituaries/pfla0321620 Bill Basford-Obituary
  3. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . December 11, 2011.
  4. News: Bill Basford, longtime Jacksonville public servant, dead at age 92 . 5 October 2022 . News4JAX . 4 October 2022.