James Gregory

James was born November 3, 1961 and was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Taylor, step-father, Leo Taylor and his Dad, Pastor James Ashe, Jr.

James was God’s servant.  He helped everybody.  Sometimes he would go out of his way to help people.  James was kind, respectful, and nice.  He wasn’t mean.  James loved people.

He was a dedicated employee, working for Advance Auto Warehouse for 26 years.  He didn’t like to call out from work.  He continued to go to work until his illness got the best of him.

James was the best DJ in the area.  He was a DJ for many churches, Weddings, Retirements, Birthdays, and many other events.  Doing James last days, he talked about Jesus,. He talked about God.  He talked about his job, his family, his friends on the job and off the job.   It may not have been said but your kindness has not gone unnoticed.  We wish our sincere and deepest appreciation for the love, prayers and all generous acts of kindness during our time of sorrow.  May God continue to bless each and everyone of you.  Thank you Roanoke Memorial Hospice Care Room 1043, Thank you Home Health, Thank you, Lewis Gale Hospital, Thank you Salem Health and  Rehabilitation Nurses and doctors.

We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that arm embrace you always gave to us.  You have been there for everyone, through good and bad times, no matter what.  We’ll always remember you, James our  brother, because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you. 

We love you James,

Eric, DaRhonda, Carday, Duane, Dominque, Xavier, Mairvaya, Amber, Raymond, Randy, Lesile, Aurber.

James talked about DJing  for the Roanoke Valley Mopad Car Show.  He talked about everything he could think of while he could talk.  Those left to cherish fond memories include his brother, Eric and DaRhonda (Sister-in-law), brothers; Duane and Raymond Taylor, nieces, Carday and Mairvaya Taylor, nephews, Dominque and Xavier Taylor, sister-in-law, Amber Taylor, Nellie Ashe, brothers, Ricky Ashe, Gary Ashe, John Ashe and Joshua of Montgomery, AL.  Special family,  Randy, Lesile and Aurbee, James was Aurbee favorite uncle James.

A memorial service will be held 2:00PM Monday, March 18, 2024, at Serenity. Inurnment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service.