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Jimmy Asbell Obituary
February 22, 1940 - June 18, 2018
Macon, GA- Dr. Jimmy R. Asbell, of Macon, died on Monday, June 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Vineville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hart's at the Cupola. Dr. Jimmy R. Asbell, Jr. and the Reverend Grace Guyton will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Vineville United Methodist Church 2045 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31204.
A lifelong resident of Macon, Georgia, Dr. Asbell was the son of the late George Eugene and Claudia Eloise Jones Asbell. He was an honor graduate and the Cadet Colonel of Lanier High School ROTC in 1958. He graduated cum laude from Mercer University in 1961. In 1965, Dr. Asbell earned his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Georgia, followed by an internship at the Macon Hospital. After a year of surgical residency, Dr. Asbell served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Del Rio, Texas.
After returning to the Medical College of Georgia to complete an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Dr. Asbell established his practice in Macon in 1972. He was a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. While a member of Bibb County Medical Society, he served several terms as Delegate to the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Asbell was the first President of the Staff at Northside Hospital and served as Chief of Surgery in 1990.
On his return to Macon, Dr. Asbell was the team doctor for the Central High Football Team for several years. As an active member of Vineville United Methodist Church, Dr. Asbell served on various church boards and was a member of the Webb Fellowship Sunday School Class for 46 years. Having been a Boy Scout in his youth, Dr. Asbell served on the Executive Board of the Central Georgia Council of Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award in 1983. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Stratford Academy. After his medical retirement in 1994, Dr. Asbell was a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club and served two terms as President. He later was a member of the North Macon Kiwanis Club where he received the Georgia Leadership Medallion. For over ten years on Mondays, visitors at the Ocmulgee National Monument were greeted by Dr. Asbell. For a decade, he was part of a team that volunteered every Christmas to count the red kettle monies for the Salvation Army.
Dr. Asbell is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Ramey; sons, Dr. Jimmy R Asbell, Jr. (Vanda) and David B. Asbell (Keri); grandsons, Jimmy R. Asbell III, Joshua C. Asbell and Oscar La Rosa; sister, Ann Oxley (Ben); sister in law, Helen Asbell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Fred W. Asbell, George W. Asbell, and sisters, Martha Sauls and Jeffie Peterson and niece, Mary Jo Asbell.
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Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia, 31210, has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Evelyn Shimek
July 7, 2018
Dearest Alice, I am so sorry you have lost your dear husband. Love and prayers, Evelyn Shimek
Scott Sell
July 1, 2018
David and Jimmy, So sorry to read of this. I wish you peace and comfort
Scott Sell
Mattie Richardson
June 29, 2018
It was a great pleasure knowing Dr. Asbell. I will really miss him. The family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mattie
Elaine C. Jones RN
June 28, 2018
Dr. Asbell was the shining example of a very compassionate Physician, that truly cared about his patients. As a nurse ,I had the wonderful experience of working with him while he practiced and saw first hand his wonderful medical attention he gave his patients ,as well as being a patient myself at one time. He was sorely missed after his retirement, I know his family will feel their loss for much longer. My deepest sympathy to Dr. Asbells Family.
June 27, 2018
sending you prayers and care. Joan and Harry Bright
Lauren and Bryan Leskosky
June 27, 2018
Dear Alice and Family,
My husband Bryan and several of his family members received wonderful care by Dr. Asbell following a car accident in the 70s. We will be grateful always for Dr. Asbell's expertise and compassion.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Barkley
June 26, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that I type this note of condolences to you Alice and the rest of the Asbell family members.
Jimmy and I grew up with each other in Macon and I always thought of him as a good friend. Jimmy will be missed by everyone who knew him.
God Bless
John 3:16
June 26, 2018
Sorry to hear about Jimmy. I will always remember him as being very nice guy as was his sister,Martha, who I worked with at C&S. She talked about Jimmy a lot as she was very proud of him. Best to you. Rick Wansley
Lisa Hendricks
June 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Dr. Asbell was such a sweet man. May God be with you.
Jim Branan
June 26, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jimmy passing. His enthusiasm in greeting visitors to Ocmulgee National Monument will never be surpassed. I miss him.
Jimmy Smith
June 25, 2018
Sanna and I are very saddened to learn of this. Jimmy was simply a very good man, a good doctor, and one of the friendliest, warmest people I have had the good fortune to know. Our condolences to all.
Bob McMichael
June 25, 2018
Dear Alice and family, Diedre and I and my mother, Nony, were very saddened to hear about your loss. Dr. Asbell was such a fine man. We are thinking of you!
SW
June 25, 2018
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
June 25, 2018
He was one of the best! He will be missed!
Cary & Betty Putnal
June 25, 2018
So sorry of our loss of a great man, he was everything to Middle GA. He had a wonderful family. Rest in Peace Doc.
Melvin Eugene Bishop
June 24, 2018
We will see my Lanier 1958 Class Mate and long time Northwoods Neighbor Dr. Jimmy Asbell again in Heaven !!!
Judy Gaultney Sanders
June 24, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. Jimmy's passing. He was a wonderful man, doctor and friend. My daddy, Willie Gaultney, always enjoyed Doc. (as he called him) and Jimmy Jr. coming over to Reynolds to our farm for
dove shoots. Prayers for all of you.
Troy Edwards
June 24, 2018
DEAR FRIEND FROM LANIER AND MY DR. WILL
MISS YOU . TO YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS FROM TROY EDWARDS.
Laura Beinke
June 23, 2018
Thank you Dr Asbell for being an example of a life so well lived. Thank you so much for all you have done for my husband, Jonathan and I. I wish the Asbell family peace and comfort during these times!
Benjy Varnell
June 22, 2018
Jimmy,
We were sorry to hear of your father's death. Our prayers go up for you and all your family. God bless you!
Benjy and Mary Varnell
Bill & Mala McCormick
June 21, 2018
Our warmest thoughts and prayers surround Alice and her family. We only knew Jimmy about 3 years. It was not enough; but it was a blessing to our bodies and souls. He was a godly man, and we loved him; still do. God bless Jimmy's family and dear, sweet Alice.
Kim Brooks
June 20, 2018
Alice and Dr. Rev. Jimmy, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I worked with Dr. Asbell in surgery as a radiologic technologist in the 1980s to 1990s. He was always good to me. Then, I reconnected with him at Vineville UMC when I was the Children's Minister. He and Aluce were very supportive of my ministry there, especially the Fall Festival. Bless you all.
ALISON EVANS
June 20, 2018
Sending prayers to the Asbell family - what a legacy of service!
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