John Wesley Ashford's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2024 in Ackerman, Mississippi

John Wesley Ashford

May 6, 1927 - July 17, 2024 (97 years old)

Ackerman, Mississippi

John Wesley Ashford's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2024 in Ackerman, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beck Funeral Home, Inc.

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John Wesley Ashford

May 6, 1927 - July 17, 2024 (97 years old)

Ackerman, Mississippi

John Wesley Ashford Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Wesley Ashford of Ackerman, Mississippi, who passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Wesley Ashford to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Velma Ashford and Dovie Ashford; his wife Vivian Ashford; and his children, Catherine Jean Ashford and Adorth Ashford.

He is survived by: his children, John Ashford, Jr., Dorothy Harper (Lee), Barbara Manuel (Charles), Dennis Ashford (Emma), Diane Coleman (Walter Jr.), Charlsie Kirby (George), Fredrick Ashford (LaJoyce), Vera Dubose (Roosevelt), Joann Johnson (Melvin), Luther Edwards and Pearlie Meaders (Eldres); his sisters, Ruby Cork, Alee and Lucy McKinley (Joe); and his brother-in-law Howard Frances. He is also survived by great grands, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beck Funeral Home, Inc.



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July 24

Visitation

Beck Funeral Home-Weir
4860 MS-12, Weir, MS 39772

Thu

July 25

Funeral service

Pilgrims Rest Church
9272 MS-9, Ackerman, MS 39735

Thu

July 25

Burial

Tyler-McMullen Cemetery
9272 MS-9, Ackerman, MS 39735

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