E. Scott Basom

E. Scott Basom, 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. Scott was born on June 6, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA. He was a son of the late Richard Basom and Alma C. (Kemberling) Basom. Scott served in the United States Army as a Morse Code Interceptor during the Vietnam era. Scott worked in the computer industry for over 40 years. A highlight of his career was his time as Manager of Electronic Data Processing for Cumberland Perry Vo-Tech School, where he set up the IT training program in the late 1970’s. His department serviced area school districts by creating their first automated attendance and grade reporting systems. Scott faithfully attended and volunteered at Bible Baptist Church in Shiremanstown and most recently at Cedar Hill Baptist Church in Dillsburg over the past 50 years. He served as a deacon, a treasurer, and a school board member of Bible Baptist School. He was instrumental in the setup of sound systems and accounting procedures at his churches. On Sunday afternoons, he ministered to the elderly at Elmcroft in Dillsburg by actively participating in services and teaching. Scott enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and was an avid Phillies fan. He loved hiking and taking long drives with his wife Martha L. Basom who preceded him in death on January 21, 2023. He was a devoted and loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather to his family. Surviving are his children, Michael S. Basom and his wife Lori, Stephen R. Basom and his wife Darla, Timothy R. Basom, Sharon L. (Basom) Woodruff and husband Richard, and David A. Basom; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In addition to his parents and wife, Scott was also predeceased by his brothers Richard and Edward Basom and a sister Phyllis Basom. The viewing will begin at 11:00 AM with the funeral service at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Dillsburg, PA. Immediately following, a fellowship luncheon will be provided by the family at Brothers Family Restaurant. It is 3 miles from the church at 705 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Burial with full military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA on Monday, April 10, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his church Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 154 Chestnut Grove Rd., Dillsburg, PA 17019.

E. Scott Basom

June 6, 1939 - March 31, 2023