James Ashley

James Kelley Ashley, a man of extraordinary personality, bid his final farewell to this world on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born January 16, 1939, in the cozy town of Summit, Mississippi, to the late A.C. Butler and Ollie Robinson. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He then worked many years in the railroad industry. Visitation will be Friday, June 14, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. A funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Military Honors rendered by the Unites States Marine Corps and Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Psalm 4:8 In Peace I will Lie Down and Sleep To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign James’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Ashley, please visit our flower store.