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JAMES HOWARD ASKEY
Born: July 6th, 1936
Died: May 2nd, 2025
Location: E - 652 - 1
Obituary
James Askey Obituary
James Howard Askey, 88, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
James was born July 6, 1936, in Ashland, the son of Howard S, and Velma Thora (Clark) Askey. On December 31, 1955, he married June Elaine Keiser.
One of his proudest accomplishments was adopting four children from South Korea at the ages of Two, four, five and five. He is survived by his daughters: Jill Campbell of Mansfield, Amy (Bill) Fennell of Apple Valley and Jennifer Langdeau of Chandler, AZ, sons: Bryan (Donna) Askey of Mansfield, Joshua (Lisa) Askey of Chandler, AZ, David Askey of Mansfield, and two bonus sons Amon Kwon of Simi Valley, CA and James Kwon of Los Angeles, CA. Twenty-one grand Children, eighteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
James worked at GM as a security guard for thirteen years, and retired as a die setter, having worked at GM for thirty-two years before retiring. He served at Mansfield Baptist Temple since 1957 as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, song leader, janitor, doorkeeper and usher.
He enjoyed woodworking and making rustic crafts from old barn siding. He also enjoyed weightlifting, judo and karate.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his wife June.
Friends will be received Friday May 9th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Funeral home where funeral services will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Robert J. Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.
Memorial contribution can be made to World View Ministries c/o Mansfield Baptist Temple.
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, LTD, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Howard Askey, please visit our floral store.
JAMES HOWARD ASKEY
Born: July 6th, 1936
Died: May 2nd, 2025
Obituary
James Askey Obituary
James Howard Askey, 88, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
James was born July 6, 1936, in Ashland, the son of Howard S, and Velma Thora (Clark) Askey. On December 31, 1955, he married June Elaine Keiser.
One of his proudest accomplishments was adopting four children from South Korea at the ages of Two, four, five and five. He is survived by his daughters: Jill Campbell of Mansfield, Amy (Bill) Fennell of Apple Valley and Jennifer Langdeau of Chandler, AZ, sons: Bryan (Donna) Askey of Mansfield, Joshua (Lisa) Askey of Chandler, AZ, David Askey of Mansfield, and two bonus sons Amon Kwon of Simi Valley, CA and James Kwon of Los Angeles, CA. Twenty-one grand Children, eighteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
James worked at GM as a security guard for thirteen years, and retired as a die setter, having worked at GM for thirty-two years before retiring. He served at Mansfield Baptist Temple since 1957 as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, song leader, janitor, doorkeeper and usher.
He enjoyed woodworking and making rustic crafts from old barn siding. He also enjoyed weightlifting, judo and karate.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his wife June.
Friends will be received Friday May 9th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Funeral home where funeral services will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Robert J. Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.
Memorial contribution can be made to World View Ministries c/o Mansfield Baptist Temple.
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, LTD, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Howard Askey, please visit our floral store.