James Lowell Ashlock was born on January 9, 1924, near Quincy. His parents were Fred and Sadie (Sharp) Ashlock. He was united in marriage to JoAnn (Watts) Ashlock on August 23, 1959. He lived most of his life in the Quincy, Neal, and Virgil area.
He rode in rodeos, worked in the oil fields, ranched, and broke horses. His great sport was going coon hunting with his son, and grandsons. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved going to the horse races too see Zack running his horses. He leaves a great many nieces and nephews and many great friends.
He is mourned by his wife of the home; two children, a son, Zack Lane Ashlock of Virgil; and a daughter, Kimberley Hall, and son-in-law, Karl Hall of Virgil; three grandsons: Zevi Lane Ashlock, Shane Owen Ashlock, and Kolton Lynn Hall all of Virgil; one great-granddaughter, Candice Rane Ashlock of Hamilton; and one sister, Dorothy Denchfield of Neal.
He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and five sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Virgil Cemetery with Pastor Alan Hunter of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church officiating.
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