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James Donald ASHCOM

Male 1919 - 2012


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  • Nickname  J.D. 
    Born  10 May 1919  New Florence, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender  Male 
    Died  20 Jul 2012  Jacksonville, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID  I1381  Johnson Hindin Tree
    Last Modified  14 May 2013 

    Father  James Donald ASHCOM,   b. 16 Apr 1890, Conemaugh, Cambria County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1968, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother  Nana Pearl COGLEY,   b. 20 Apr 1890, Dayton, Greene Co., Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 1967, New Florence, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married  19 Jun 1913  Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID  F314  Group Sheet

    Family 1  Jaunita Passwater,   d. 29 Jul 2010, Starke, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID  F4789  Group Sheet

    Family 2  Jean Louise GRIFFIS,   b. 29 Oct 1926,   d. 21 Jun 1988, Waldo, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. James Donald ASHCOM, III,   b. 10 Sep 1944
     2. Norma Jean ASHCOM,   b. 9 Apr 1950
     3. April Ann ASHCOM,   b. 19 Apr 1953
    Family ID  F549  Group Sheet

  • Notes 
    • The following obituary was published on the website of the ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, Florida and was available in 2012:

      James Donald "J.D." Ashcom, Jr.

      Ashcom – James Donald Ashcom, Jr., age 93, of Gainesville, Florida passed away July 20, 2012 at his residence with family by his side. James was born in Stoneycreek, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1919 to the late James Donald Ashcom, Sr. and Nana Perle Cogley Ashcom. J.D. was a resident of Keystone Heights for 15 years, a resident of Starke for 5 years, and more recently moved to Gainesville, FL. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II and he retired in 1982 after 21 years of employment as an electrician for the University of Florida. J.D. was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping and collecting coins. He was preceded in death by his loving wives; Jean Griffis Ashcom and Juanita E. Ashcom; and his sisters, Thelma McRobie and Betty Winebrenner.

      He is survived by his children, James Donald (Marlene) Ashcom, III of Santa Maria, CA, Bunny (Jim) Leavitt of Waldo, FL, and April (Denis) Meredith of Gainesville, FL; his brother, Frank (Dot) Ashcom of New Florence, PA; his 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

      Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:00 am at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville, FL with Pastor Joe Hofer officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, July 23, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Archie Tanner Funeral Services. Arrangements are under the care and direction of ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, FL. 904-964-5757.


      The following obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on July 22, 2012:

      JAMES ASHCOM

      ASHCOM- James Donald J.D. Ashcom, Jr., age 93, of Gainesville, Florida passed away July 20, 2012. ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, FL 904-964-5757.

  • Sources 
    1. [S98] Evonne "Vonnie" Esterline HenningerHCR Box 83R.