Death
On July 9, 1948, Mr. Baskett died of heart disease at the age of 44 and was survived by his wife, Margaret. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless.”
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