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Henry Askew Obituary
Franklin - Henry James (Jim) Askew Jr. was born in Columbus, GA on Sept. 24, 1934 to Henry James Sr. and Clara Aurelia Wooddy Askew . He died at home on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2018 of congestive heart failure. He spent his childhood in Columbus and Birmingham AL. His family moved to Nashville in 1951 and he graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1952. He attended Vanderbilt University in the Army ROTC program and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Business Administration. He served as a 1st Lt. in the Army stationed in Germany until 1959. We was married to Carolyn Lee Eastes on Oct. 8, 1960 and they were blessed with two sons James Garry Askew and Mark Alan Askew. He retired from Genesco Inc. after 37 years in Product Development living in Nashville until moving to Franklin, TN in 2011. He was a faithful member of Woodmont Baptist Church since 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Clarence Robert (Bob) Askew.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn and his sons James Garry (Phyllis) Askew (Brentwood) and Mark Alan Askew (Richmond, TX). Five grandchildren, James Tyler Askew (Atlanta, GA), John Garrett (Trisha) Askew (Nolensville), Lauren Michelle Askew (Brentwood), Pvt. Blake Alan Askew (US Army) and Dalton Henry Askew (Richmond, TX). Great grandchild Presley Jean Askew (Nolensville). Sisters-in-law Julia Watts (Gordonsville), Eleanor (Will) Andrews (Elizabethon), Jean Heidel (Gallatin) and also JoAnn, Sara, Lovetta and Linda Eastes; and numerous Askew and Eastes nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37215. on Friday Dec. 7th at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the Woodmont Baptist Mission Fund or the Jim Kearley Sierra Leone Children's Education Fund c/o Woodmont Baptist Church. Please visit the online obituary www.woodlawnroeschpattonfh.com
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SLJ
December 28, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends.
December 7, 2018
Carolyn and Family,
We all will miss Jim. He was always pleasant company, adding fun to lots of discussions. He was a great example to the guys in the extended Eastes family, showing his love for family and dedication to his faith along with a lively interest in sports. May God grant you a thankful heart for the time he was a part of your family. Loveta Eastes
December 7, 2018
Always admired Jim and he was so gracious and kind to our family. His love for Jesus and missions was so transparent. Blessings as you grief his loss but know that the angels are rejoicing !
Brandon Dyson
December 7, 2018
So sorry Ms Carolyn..........May The Lord wrap you and your family firmly in His arms and give you His peace, His comfort His strength and His joy as you walk through this valley............Love and miss you my friend, Darrell Davies
Eric Heidel
December 6, 2018
I have fond memories of Uncle Jim. Always loved the great debate about Vanderbilt versus University of TN sports. Always good discussion about life and politics. He will be truly missed.He was a great man whom was blessed to have a loving family and a successful life.
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