James William LASLEY Jr.

I will never be able to forget that straw hat, the navy blue t-shirt and those words..LETs GO BACK....

I know you and Dr. Lewis are running things... OLOKIKIJULO

I will forever remember that straw hat and that navy blue t-shirt with the words LET'S GO BACK!! on it...OLOKIKIJULO

"Las" as he was known at Knoxville College loved his college Alma Mater. The best friend to have in any circumstance. Erma, '65 Knoxville College

OLOKIKIJULO..BANTUS!! I'LL MISS YOU AND DR. LEWIS SO VERY MUCH. THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US TO LOVE WHO WE ARE AND PRIDE IN OUR HERITAGE. THROUGH THE UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO STAND UP FOR WHAT I BELIEVE AND THE VALUE OF EDUCATION..LOVE YOU!!!

I know this is very late but Mr. Lasley had a profound impact on my life along with Dr. Joseph D. Lewis when they were apart of the Central State University Upwared Bound Program.. I will never forget the basketball games, the trains at the skating rink and the blue tshirt with the letters "LASLEY" spelled across theback.. Along with Dr. Lewis, I know you two are running things in heaven... Be at rest!! OLOKIKIJULO!!

My prayers go out to the Lasley Family. May God be with all of you during your time of lost.I will always remember Mr. Lasley as "A MAN OF WISDOM".

To the James W. Lasley Jr. Family,
No one can truly be prepared for such a loss, it comes like a swift wind. However, many of you can take comfort in knowing that Uncle James is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your families. Love, Peace and Best Wishes in the future.
Our special thank you for your loving attention at the Family Reunion in Michigan. It was an honor to share the day with all of you. Uncle James you wil be...

Thanks Coach, you saw my skills in 5th grade thru college. cause of you I went to check out Knoxville football for you and me!. Les you believed in us in West Dayton and Dayton Public Schools Athletic's. Rest in Heaven Laz... Coach Donald Blanton, glad you witness the give back.

R.I.P Mr. L-A-S-L-E-Y. The memories of you when I was in Upward Bound will always be in my memories. You did so much for the youth in the city of Dayton. I want to say thank you sir and you will be missed.