Tom was born on January 19, 1944, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Doris and Cotton Ashworth. We know we will see our loved ones again! Box 200, Farmer City, IL 61842. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Public walk-through on Monday, September 13, 2-5p at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 2500 Clarksville Pk. SEND FLOWERS Add a Memory Share Obituary Dad & Mom were married in 1967. Also. In Phillippians 4:6,7 it reminds us how helpful and powerful a prayer can be during these hard times. As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. Services will be at Germantown Baptist Church on Sunday, December 20 at 2pm. He began guitar lessons in middle school and, along with friends, created a basement band that played across the southeast. Confederate Shotguns and Southern Agent Marked Shotguns, a book he was co-authoring, is set for publication next year. Please accept my sincere condolences. He won the Utah state championship with Dixie High School team and finished second in the High School National Tournament in 1925. Tom was born on September 29, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama,. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Loving father of John M. (Amanda) Jr., Kimberly (Kristopher) Kasparek, and Gregory M. Caring grandfather of Kendall,. He graduated from Childersburg High School and attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Just one of so many hidden signs of his untapped genius. John won the race to heaven but lost his battle with cancer. He cultivated this inspiration and fortitude all the way up until the end. A member of Germantown Baptist Church, as a boy, John was baptized at Central Avenue Baptist Church (now, Ridgeway Baptist) and worshipped at Forest Hill Baptist Church for many years. Offering my deepest sympathy to the Ashworth family. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. John Ashworth passed away 2005. IS 41:10. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Some of those voices seeming to find their roots in his birthplace of Memphis, TN. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. John was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. No racism, of course, just vision. John Wesley Ashworth Jr, 82, graced this earth from his birthplace of Memphis on June 25, 1933 until his death, December 12, 2015 in Collierville, the quaint, historic town he called home for 33 years. Laurie Jankower James. Though the love he gushed on you from his heart was one of his most endearing traits and legacies, growing-up where he did and how he did, solidified in him a kind of toughness that is remarkable and rare. William J Ashworth aka "Billy Chicago" December 10th, 1944 - June 15th, 2020 See below for photographs Send me YOUR photos. 1Peter 5:6-7, May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time, I moved from Bham 20 years ago and lost track of Tommy. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Recommend John's obituary to your friends. Back when baseball was still being played. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. A highly respected homebuilder and real estate developer-investor, he graduated from Memphis State University (U of M) with a degree in Civil Engineering. Published by The Advertiser on Sep. 2, 2018. Obituary A Funeral Service for John Wayne Ashworth, age 74, is Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Bro. Fighting after multiple strokes. Survived by loving wife, Andrea ("Andye"); son, Aaron; daughter, Pia; grandchild, Christina; cousin, Frances . If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Offering my deepest sympathy to the Ashworth family. John Wesley Ashworth Jr, 82, graced this earth from his birthplace of Memphis on June 25, 1933 until his death, December 12, 2015 in Collierville, the quaint, historic town he called home for 33 years. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. I so wish we had been closer to Alabama where Gib and I could have visited you more often. The streets of Chicago taught him incredible lessons, including the bitter-sweet joy that can come from being a Cubs fan. One glorius voyage taking us directly into a school of dolphins who swam beneath our feet, hanging off the edge of the bow, and giving us an experience that day that was profound and amazing. He was grandfather to six: John W. Ashworth IV, Matthew Coggins and the Byrnes children, Margaret, and triplets Anna Frances, Cate Ashworth and Lily Wilkes. Tom was born on September 29, 1952, in . 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Nashville - September 5, 2021. He graduated from Childersburg High School and attended the University of Alabama in . A private family memorial will be at a later date. Are drag performances banned under the drag show bill? Son of the late John Robert Ashworth, Sr. and Hazel Louise Cromer. You can cancel at any time. Aviation pioneer Gen. Chuck Yeager as seen by Bee photographers. Meet Kim Radford, the muralist who makes larger-than-life album covers, Estes: Beating Kentucky at Rupp? We can all see that clearly now. Isa. He and Patricia collected walnut and cherry southern country furniture. John Ashworth, passed away on December 12, 2015 in Collierville, Tennessee. "Pops." He graduated from Childersburg High School and attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Wayne Ashworth please visit our. We are taking this process very slowly *Note: We encourage you to add your condolence messages in the facebook comments section below. December 10, 1944 - June 15, 2020 William "Bill" John Ashworth was born on December 10, 1944 in Memphis, TN and passed away on June 15, 2020 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. I met Tom a few years back when he was a customer at Ricky Smith's Audio. He really did have many talents, interests and unique pursuits, and we've done our best to capture at least the essence of them here. Tom's community work also included volunteering as an intake coordinator at the Lafayette Cajundome in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, sheltering those displaced by the storms. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal Tom is also survived by his cousins Cindy Ashworth Kesler and her husband, Jim Kesler, of Carrollton, Georgia; Shelley Ashworth Lee and her husband, Ron Lee, of Stone Mountain, Georgia; Hugh Louis Walton and his wife, Virginia Ann Williams Walton, of Athens, Georgia; Jody Meir Walton, wife of William Edward Dobbs Walton (deceased); Martha Sandlin Walton, wife of Dan Gibson Walton (deceased); Georgia Mizell Walton Tylander and her husband, William Hamilton Tylander, Jr., of Palm Beach, Florida; Dan Thomas Walton and his wife, Katie Kinderman Walton, of Houston, Texas; Anne Cox Walton Liles and her husband, Paul Liles, and Jayne Collier Walton Ogilvie and her husband, Morgan O. Ogilvie, Jr., Birmingham, Alabama; and each of their respective families.Tom fought serious health problems most of his adult life. John Lee Ashworth in 1940 United States Federal Census view all Immediate Family Nancy Jane Andritter ex-wife Private User child Private child Private child Everett Ashworth father Marguerite Wright Ashworth mother Frances Balch Schnell sister Everett M. Ashworth brother Conrad Ashworth brother Edythe Meulendyke sister About John Lee Ashworth May the God of peace be with you. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Kingman Miner and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Are you annoying your prospects? Survivors also include sons, Jeff Pounds of New Orleans and David Collins of Henderson TN; and daughter, Lisa Pounds Byrnes (Wood) of Denver CO. All rights reserved. Bill's sister Mary Rizkallah lives in Park Ridge, Il. Heres a valuable marketing lesson from yesterdays superbowl ads. Often, he believed it was possible before you did. In lieu of flowers, we hope friends will remember Tom in their hearts. Noteworthy. Our family hopes Tom will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his sharp wit, his generosity of spirit, and his willingness to help others. Funeral to follow at noon with Rev. Gigi and Bill told me how wonderful it was. Plant a tree in memory of John An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree D Dave Lovan June 2 I graduated in 1981. Since the age of 19, he had a keen interest in collecting Confederate-Civil War weaponry and horse equipment. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I so wish we had been closer to Alabama where Gib and I could have visited you more often. This idea was solidified with Dad's unconditional commitment to our own dreams, no matter how expansive or profound. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! I was a poor student, and a rebellious individual. 41:1O,13. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Just one of so many hidden signs of his untapped genius. All of which has instilled a powerful legacy those that survive him. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. He was always a man of great integrity and a treasured, trusted friend. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Meeting at the University of Illinois in 1965 where Dad was on the golf team. Isa. Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, 5-7pm at Collierville Funeral Home. In 2003, Tom moved to Lafayette, Louisiana, and spent his remaining years with his family there. and of course, "Billy" by his wife, Ann Ashworth of 53 years. May God give your family strength and much comfort to help you endure this loss as you remember your beloved. We relished them as kids and still do today. Bill's obituary is below, along with some Bloomington. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Especially when she heard him sharing one of his many crude and colorful and still somehow endearing off-color musings, uttered carefully and with tremendous care in a voice-over to match it swimmingly. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Thomas Ashworth. A Funeral Service for John Wayne Ashworth, age 74, is Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Bro. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. ==== Children are Alexander and Mickael Ashworth. Sign up for service and obituary updates. FARMER CITY - John Wesley Ashworth, 42, Farmer City, passed away at 11:27 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 24, 2006) at the home of his parents. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. After receiving a transplant from Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Tom worked as a volunteer at Ochsner's Baton Rouge campus, as well as with organ donor programs in Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Lisa Hammonds officiating. While our family is terribly sad to lose him, we are grateful that he is at peace. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. John was much sought after by authors for his expert knowledge of Civil War era military armaments and contributed to several publications and books. Bill Ashworth was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendi Ashworth. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. John's love was motocross, flying, the outdoors and hunting but Tom leaves behind his brother, Edward Ashworth, his wife, Priscilla, of Baton Rouge, his sister, Renetta Kathryn Ashworth, her husband, Larry Sides, and their son, James Luker Ashworth-Sides of Lafayette. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. William J Ashworth December 10th, 1944 - June 15th, 2020 He ran a printing press in the garage of our Tarzana Avenue home in Poway, CA in the late 80s; held together with rubber bands placed carefully at key mechanical points and at just the right tension. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Tom was born on September 29, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in Childersburg, Alabama. Published by The Birmingham News from Aug. 31 to Sep. 2, 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Edward Ashworth, his mother, Jayne Eudora Walton Ashworth, both of Childersburg, and his cousins Dan Gibson Walton of Houston, Texas, Margaret Rush Walton of Birmingham, Alabama, and William Edward Dobbs Walton of Hixson, Tennessee. Honorary pallbearers Tony and Dylan. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Tom was born on September 29, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in Childersburg, Alabama. Hope to see you all sometime in the future -- until then, many blessings for healing and peace. FARMER CITY - John Wesley Ashworth, 42, Farmer City, passed away The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He was a 1982 graduate of Farmer City-Mansfield High Our family hopes Tom will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his sharp wit, his generosity of spirit, and his willingness to help others.A memorial service is planned for September 22, 10:45 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Childersburg, Alabama. Tom is also survived by his cousins Cindy Ashworth Kesler and her husband, Jim Kesler, of Carrollton, Georgia; Shelley Ashworth Lee and her husband, Ron Lee, of Stone Mountain, Georgia; Hugh Louis Walton and his wife, Virginia Ann Williams Walton, of Athens, Georgia; Jody Meir Walton, wife of William Edward Dobbs Walton (deceased); Martha Sandlin Walton, wife of Dan Gibson Walton (deceased); Georgia Mizell Walton Tylander and her husband, William Hamilton Tylander, Jr., of Palm Beach, Florida; Dan Thomas Walton and his wife, Katie Kinderman Walton, of Houston, Texas; Anne Cox Walton Liles and her husband, Paul Liles, and Jayne Collier Walton Ogilvie and her husband, Morgan O. 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