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James Ashburn Obituary

James L. Ashburn (Jimmy), 68, passed away on August 23rd at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. He was born on October 12, 1944, in Yadkin County to Ms. Dottie C. Ashburn and Edgar W. Ashburn.

He is survived by a son, Brian K. Ashburn (Jenny) and granddaughter Ellie of Woodstock Ga., a brother Tony Ashburn of Cary NC, several nephews and nieces whom he was especially fond of. He is also survived by a previous wife, Jo Ashburn of Woodstock Ga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Dottie Ashburn; brothers, Harold, Cleavo, Kent, and Bruce Ashburn. Jimmy graduated from West Yadkin HS and entered the Military (Army) in 1964 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He served in Vietnam and Panama Canal Zone plus several locations in the US. His last assignment was to escort deceased personnel killed in Vietnam to their families.

He worked for Bellsouth in Atlanta, GA from 1970 taking early retirement in 1991 when he moved from Atlanta back to North Carolina. He then worked between North Carolina and Atlanta, GA for General Electric, US South Communications, and Concord Telephone Company. He attended Forsyth Tech., Georgia State Univ., and Dekalb Community College. He was a member of Toast Master, International Management Council, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and the Telephone Pioneers.

A memorial service honoring Jimmy's life will be held at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville NC on Saturday August 31st at 11:00 am with full military honors provided by Yadkin VFW Post 10346.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd Statesville, NC 28625.

Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.

Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Ashburn family.

Published by The Yadkin Ripple from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2013.
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James was like a brother to us for over 35 years! I know how we are hurting and know that you are hurting too, Tony! Our prayers are with you and all the family. Much Love to all the Ashburn Family!

Dianne and Jeff Jones

September 1, 2013

Sorry for you loss, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Gloria Masquef

August 28, 2013

Tony, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and in the days ahead. Your brother was a very good man. He was my friend and my brother-in-law and I cared very much for him both as a friend and as a brother-in-law. Over the years whenever we would have opportunities to be together he and I enjoyed laughing and remembering all of the good times that we had shared over the years. I can hear his laugh now as I write this and that will be missed. He always talked a lot about you and the rest of his family. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in knowing that he loved you all very much.

Betty June Hudson

August 28, 2013

Tony I am so sorry of Jimmys passing.I just lost Sam last week, and it hurts,but
to think of one losing all his brothers as you have would boggle the mind.Stay strong and Brian too. Our prayers to all.

Larry Allred

August 27, 2013

Jim was a neighbor of mine; I enjoyed talking with him as he cleaned & kept all of his vehicles in pristine condition ! I know he will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him ! Our neighborhood will not be the same without him ! May God bless and give the family strength @ this difficult time !!

Ron & Pat Garrett

Ron Garrett

August 27, 2013

Tony, May you remember all the good times growing up with Jimmy. It is an honor to have been friends. Nothing can take that away. Our prayers are with you and Jim's family.
Judy (Reavis) and Wayne Podulka

Judy Podulka

August 27, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I just visited with him recently and we talked for a good, long time. During that time, we conjured up a lot of good ol' memories and had a few, good laughs. So glad I had that time with him. He was a good man and I'm sure will be missed by many.

Doug Cheek

August 26, 2013

We attended West Yadkin and recently talked about the "good old days". Sorry for your loss.

Kaye Stokes

August 26, 2013

Brian, Tony & Families,
Our hearts are broken with you at losing Jim. He was a Very Special Cousin and Friend. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him, I know I will. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all, may God comfort you now and through the days ahead. Love and prayers...Diane

Tony&Diane Flippin

August 26, 2013

Jimmy was our neighbor in Clemmons. He will be greatly missed. My dad and Jimmy enjoyed their talks.
Ray and Vea Blevins, Alda Hatfield

August 26, 2013

Son , Sorry for your loss yoour father was a class mate of mine 12 years at Weas Yadkin High Nadine Groce Gregory

Nadine Groce Gregory

August 26, 2013

Deepest condolences on the unexpected passing of Jimmy from the Money family.

Nancy Money Turnage

August 26, 2013

Jimmy was my classmate at West Yadkin. May God comfort the family at this time of grief.
Jerry Whitaker

August 25, 2013

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