Dr. John H. Askew

Dr. John H. Askew

John Askew Obituary

Published by Nunnelee Funeral Chapel on Jun. 23, 2019.
Dr. Askew was born on May 9, 1944 and passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Dr. Askew was a resident of Sikeston, Missouri at the time of passing. John received his Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College in 1965, his Master of Science from the University of Mississippi in 1967 where he also taught anatomy to medical students, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 1971. John was born at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 1944. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at the First Christian Church, 1006 N. Main Street in Sikeston, where John and Carol are members. Visitation begins at 1:30 with a funeral service to follow at 4:00. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Mayo Clinic Hope Fund (philanthropy.mayoclinic.org) or the First Christian Church in Sikeston.

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June 28, 2019

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June 25, 2019

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June 24, 2019

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Robert and Nancy Hadley

June 28, 2019

Nathan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

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William & Katherine Henry

June 24, 2019

I remember when moved Advance & when he & Carol came to work At MO Delta,I worked with the both of them for a many years and also help with the delivering of their boys.He was my family's health care provider for many years.Dr Askew will be saddy missed.My prayers goes out to Carol & the boys.

Ernie and Lisa Moxey

June 24, 2019

Love and prayers to Carol and boys. Dr Askew will always be remembered as a giant among his piers as well as among men. He will be sorely missed, but fondly remembered. Rest well, my doctor, my colleague, my friend.

Gary &Phyllis Carter

June 24, 2019

Sorry for u loss Dr. Askew was a great doctor I was a patient of his many years. God be with u.

Gary &Phyllis Carter

June 24, 2019

Sorry for u loss Dr. Askew was a great doctor I was a patient of his many years. God be with u.

Janine Humphrey

June 23, 2019

Saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Askew. Prayers for the family. I will always remember him fondly.

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