Deacon George D. Baskerville Obituary (1945 - 2021)

Deacon George Donley Baskerville affectionately known as "Bo" or "Sonny" departed this life December 31, 2021 at his home in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. George E. and Mary L. Baskerville; two brothers, James R. and Thomas E. Baskerville; and sister Mary M. Brown. Deacon Baskerville was born in Mecklenburg County and attended Mecklenburg County schools. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He received the Vietnam Service and National Defense Services medals for his honorable service. He was a welder for 20+ years before retiring and working for Henrico County Public Schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, communing with his church family and most of all spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also known for his quick wit and many jokes. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Josephine Baskerville; daughter, Martina Watkins (Lindon); two sons, George L. and Cory (Tiffany) Baskerville; eight granddaughters, Indya (James), Courtney (Khalid), Kania, Yasmin, Layla, Londyn, Gabrielle and Lyric; two grandsons, Arie and Brandon; seven great grandchildren Lathan, Yaseen, Lauryn, Logan, Landen, Ayah and Yara; four sisters, Dorothy Nash, Catherine Baxley, Barbara Johnson (Billy), and Sarah Mathis (Willie); and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, January11, 2022 Mimms Chapel at 11:00AM. Interment Riverview Cemetery.