Background
Bassham, James Michael was born on April 18, 1945 in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, United States. Son of George Alison and Bonita Lou (Kiker) Bassham.
Bassham, James Michael was born on April 18, 1945 in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, United States. Son of George Alison and Bonita Lou (Kiker) Bassham.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1967. Master of Business Administration, University Miami, 1968.
Accountant Ernst & Whinney, Dallas, 1968-1969, 71-72, Grier & Reeves, Texarkana, Texas, 1973-1974. Vice president Hancock & Bassham, Professional Corporation, Kilgore, since 1974.
President United Way of Kilgore, 1980, board directors, 1976-1987. Vice president Kilgore Youth Softball Association, 1982-1987. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (east Texas chapter chairman, 1985-1987, board directors, 1982-1985). Lodges: Rotary, Kiwanis (treasurer 1975-1985).
Married Peggy Lynn Farrier, June 5, 1971. Children: Ann Kathleen, Stephanie Lou, Susan Eileen.