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James Neeley Ashe Sr.

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Birth	:	10 Mar 1922 Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 2009 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Union Memorial Gardens, Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.6939011, -81.6117020
Description	:	Mr. James Neely Ashe, Sr., age 87, husband of Ailene Davis Ashe of 302 Mill St., Lockhart, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg. Mr. Ashe was born in Chester Co., March 10, 1922, a son of the late Clyde Freeman Ashe and Carrie Purcell Ashe. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. Mr. Ashe served in the S.C. House of Representative from 1977 until 1982. He was the president of the James Neely Ashe Insurance Agency and retired from Brown's Creek Water... Read More	Mr. James Neely Ashe, Sr., age 87, husband of Ailene Davis Ashe of 302 Mill St., Lockhart, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg. Mr. Ashe was born in Chester Co., March 10, 1922, a son of the late Clyde Freeman Ashe and Carrie Purcell Ashe. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. Mr. Ashe served in the S.C. House of Representative from 1977 until 1982. He was the president of the James Neely Ashe Insurance Agency and retired from Brown's Creek Water Co. after 30 years. A member of Lockhart First Baptist Church, he was a former Deacon and Sunday School Teacher and served as trustee of the Baptist Foundation of SC for three terms. He was a member of the Lockhart Masonic Lodge # 244 for 59 years, the Lockhart American Legion and served as past chairman for the Union Co. Transportation Dept. Mr. Ashe was first married to the late Willie Lou Bentley Ashe for 40 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons: James Neely Ashe, Jr. and wife Phyllis of Houston, TX, Philip Ashe of Columbia and Jeffrey Ashe of Rock Hill; two daughters: Cynthia Brock Adams of Union and Cheryl Brock Rop and husband Dr. Timothy J. Rop of Spartanburg; two sisters: Eleanor Ashe Boling and Betty Ashe Steen both of Lockhart; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy Ashe, Jason Ashe, Daniel Ashe, Mary Lauren Kennedy, Sara Ashe Bruschi, Katherine Ashe, Derek Adams and Roan Stepp; two great-grandsons: Gavin and Noah Ashe; and one great-granddaughter: Elle Kennedy; special caregivers and friends: Donald Revis, Betty Baxley and Margaret Braddock. Mr. Ashe was predeceased by a brother, C.F. Ashe. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 17, 2009, at Lockhart First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ben Hill and Rev. Calvin Smith. Entombment will be held at Union Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be Paul Burgess, Marvin Ashe, Joey Conard, Tommy Eaves, Blake McCollum, Spencer Scarborough, Barry Canupp and Glen Stein. The following are asked to assemble at the church at 10:45 AM

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James Neeley Ashe Sr.'s memorial is located at: Union Memorial Gardens, Union, Union County, USA.
When did James Neeley Ashe Sr. death?
James Neeley Ashe Sr. death on 19 Jul 2009 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.6939011
Longitude: -81.6117020

Family Members:

Parent

Clyde Freeman Ashe

(1898 - 1947)

Carrie P. Ashe

(1900 - 1970)

Spouse

Willie Lou Bentley Ashe

(1924 - 1981)

Siblings

Mary Oneita Ashe

(unknow - 1921)

Clyde F. Ashe Jr.

(1919 - 1988)

Eleanor Ashe Boling

(1929 - 2020)

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