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Billy Bob “Bill” Ashcraft

Birth	:	11 Oct 1929 Hollis, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	9 Feb 2016
Burial	:	Brown Cemetery, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1016998, -79.4064026
Description	:	Billy Bob Ashcraft passed into the kingdom of Heaven on February 9, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1929, to LeRoy Ashcraft and Jessie Musser Ashcraft on their farm in Hollis, Kansas. Bill's passion for the carnival and circus began as a young child when he was delighted by the shows that traveled through his small town each year. He remembered spending hours spinning an old bike tire on the farm while pretending it was the ferris wheel on a big show. In high school, he spent a summer working for a circus. He bought... Read More	Billy Bob Ashcraft passed into the kingdom of Heaven on February 9, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1929, to LeRoy Ashcraft and Jessie Musser Ashcraft on their farm in Hollis, Kansas. Bill's passion for the carnival and circus began as a young child when he was delighted by the shows that traveled through his small town each year. He remembered spending hours spinning an old bike tire on the farm while pretending it was the ferris wheel on a big show. In high school, he spent a summer working for a circus. He bought his own small carnival and traveled throughout the Southwest to various events for nearly ten years. He was a proud lifelong member of the Circus Fans Association of America. Bill loved Big Band music and was a drummer in a band. He also enjoyed car racing and traveled each year to the midget and sprint car races in Belleville, Kansas. He will be remembered most for his witty sense of humor and his ability to tell stories that inspired laughter. He was a natural socialite who could strike up a conversation with anyone and find common ground. He also made sure that memories of those who had already passed were shared into the family folklore and never forgotten. Above all, Bill loved his family. On December 31, 1953, Bill married Myrna Eitzmann Ashcraft in Concordia, Kansas. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Albuquerque where Bill started his insurance career. After moving to Grand Junction, he started Ashcraft Insurance Services where he retired as a successful agent after 42 years. They had nine children: Debra Anne Stegall, of Grand Junction, Michael LeRoy (Jo Anne), of Phoenix, Mark Allen (deceased), Mitchell Jean (Kathi), of Evanston, WY, Marshall Paul (Dena), of Gateway, Matthew Lynn, of Grand Junction, Merrill Thomas (deceased), Maury James (Kelly), of Tustin, CA, and Martin Kaye (Richie Ann), of Grand Junction. He was also a loving grandpa to 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandaughter, Brittany Marie. Rosary and visitation will be from 5 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hopewest Hospice, 3090B North 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506 or Catholic Outreach, 245 S. 1st St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. Published in The Daily Sentinel on Feb. 14, 2016

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Billy Bob “Bill” Ashcraft's memorial is located at: Brown Cemetery, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.1016998
Longitude: -79.4064026

Family Members:

Parent

Leroy Victor “Roy” Ashcraft

(1893 - 1971)

Jessie Victoria Musser Ashcraft

(1892 - 1974)

Siblings

Children

Merrill “Tom” Ashcraft

(1961 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brown Cemetery
Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1016998, -79.4064026

2. Keslar Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0995100, -79.4145100

3. Donegal Cemetery
Donegal, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1112000, -79.3785000

4. Hays Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1259000, -79.4021000

5. Walnut Hill Cemetery
Donegal, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1040000, -79.3659000

6. Eutsey Cemetery Old
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0781400, -79.4427900

7. Porch Cemetery
Donegal, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1306000, -79.3711014

8. Byerly Freeman Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1432500, -79.4100900

9. Eutsey Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0742400, -79.4474900

10. Melcroft Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0561000, -79.3829000

11. Knopsnider Cemetery New
Bullskin Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0685400, -79.4686800

12. Knopsnider Cemetery (Old)
Bullskin Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0691400, -79.4704800

13. Stouffer Cemetery
Bullskin Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0848990, -79.4816900

14. Saint Raymonds Cemetery
Melcroft, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0572014, -79.3531036

15. Mount Nebo Cemetery
Indian Head, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0531000, -79.3556000

16. Dan Snyder Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0408000, -79.4317000

17. Mellinger Cemetery
Mellingertown, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1432050, -79.4784730

18. Nicholson Cemetery
Clinton, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0506100, -79.4745600

19. Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0282000, -79.3893900

20. Lobingier Cemetery
Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1439030, -79.4887870

21. Franklin Lutheran Cemetery
Kregar, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1215000, -79.3085000

22. Sparks Cemetery
Indian Head, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0239200, -79.3892500

23. Brothers Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1360700, -79.5004300

24. Fairview Cemetery
Kecksburg, Westmoreland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1696000, -79.4634000