James L. "Big Jim" Askren

Debbie, Darren, Steve and Dale Jr.,
Jimmy was always such a sweetheart. He was so great with all of the kids. Parker remembers him as the one with all the cool "toys". I think Michael enjoyed the "toys" as much as the kids did. It will be strange not to see him pull up at the reunion with his latest ride. He will be missed. We love you all and our prayers are with you. April, Michael, Parker and Rylee

What can I say that everyone else hasn't already said. I will always remember how good he was to my neices and nephews. They are his second cousins but you would have thought they were his own. They all have so many good memories of him. And I'm so proud of him for that. You are already missed.

Thoughts of Jim bring fond memories of the Askren family reunions. Such an entertainer he was and surely will be missed by everyone. May all the warm thoughts and prayers that are coming your way Debbie, Steve and Dale Jr., console you and help see you through these difficult times. All our love and sympathy.

Like anyone else who crossed paths with Jimmy it didn't take long to enjoy his presence. His laughter and jokes were so enjoyable and contagious. I will always remember his "ain't skeered" sticker on his hot rod. There were so many good times back in the days growing up in Indiana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

Big Jim will be miss by all. I'm sure glad we went to downtown Chicago in Dec. One of the best times I've had with all of you. That is what is great about our family. All the good times we have had and will continue to have. To Steve, Dale Jr., Debbie, Darren & kids love to you all.

Some of my fondest memories of Jimmy are when we were boys growing up. Playing Home Run Derby out in the back yard, hanging out at the county fair or just cruzin' in the Cuda, we always had a good time. Jimmy was one of those guys you couldn't help but to like, and I'm sure that anyone that had the opportunity to meet him will miss him. God Bless Jim and the ones that will miss him the most, his family.

A big man with an even bigger heart. Jim was a one-of-a-kind guy, and we will miss him a lot. He loved his "toys" but was always willing to share them with others. Our prayers and special thoughts go out to our cousins and friends, Steve,Dale,Debbie,and Darren.

Jim was a guy with a caring heart and a great sense of humor. We will forever miss you, Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deb, Steve & Dale, Jr.

To the Family, you are always in our thoughts and prayers; please know we care deeply for you all, and too share in your grief. To the World, Big Jim was a Outstanding Man. A man with a wonderful sense of humor and a huge heart. He truly knew how to live, laugh, love. It's hard to understand 'why' at times God chooses those that he does, but Jimmy successed with God's plan and shared those qualities with all of us. And for that reason,we will continue to remember, great memories, we all have...