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James Earl Ashcraft, 80, of Mannington, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was born October 23, 1934 in Mannington, West Virginia, a son of the late James F. Ashcraft and Edna Marie Dean Ashcraft.

He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Hayes and her husband, Larry J. Hayes of Mannington, one son, James “Butch” Ashcraft of Mannington, and one step-daughter, Donna Jean Costello of Farmington; 5 grandchildren, Cody Lee Hayes, Sasha Marie Hayes, Bobbi Sue Jarrett, Destiny Marie Higgins and Nikki Costello; 8 great-grandchildren, Makayla Leigh Sue Jarrett, Madison Lynn Reams, Carly Marie Reams, Aubrey Lynn Wilson, Aleigha Sue Jade Hayes, Cody Lee Hayes, Jr., Athena Marie Hayes and Coalson Jay Hayes; one sister, Janice Thorne and husband Perry of Mannington; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by wife Janette Sue Ashcraft, who died February 12, 2009; a daughter, Barbara Sue “Susie” Jarrett Ashcraft; one grandchild, Chasity Costello; 6 sisters, Ruby Basnett, Betty Burnett, Esther Basnett, Celestine Dalton, Louise Lafferty and Mildred Roper; one brother, Thomas F. Ashcraft.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corp as a military policeman. He retired from Consolidated National Gas Company in Mannington with 33 years of service. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting with Jimmy Stewart and Butch Dalton. He will be greatly missed and will be joining his wife and daughter.

Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Saturday, December 13, 2014, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 pm with Pastor Bill Toothman officiating. In keeping with the wishes of Jim, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Make-a-Wish Foundation. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.

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Condolence left byVirginia Weaver Morris onThu, 12/11/2014 - 4:19pm.

To the family: We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He used to come to Hardy County to hunt at my parents Oscar and Edna Weaver home. We enjoyed seeing all the hunters in the fall. Us girls were pretty small and these hunters were a good influence on us. They were always kind and respectful to all. Please know that we send our condolences of sympathy to the family and friends. Billy & Virginia Dare Morris and The Weaver Girls.

Condolence left byDarla McNeill Ayodele onFri, 12/12/2014 - 8:16am.

Donna, Butch, Patty and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was always so nice to me, I remember when I was in high school and he and your mom would let me ride with them to wrestling matches. I haven't seen your dad in a long time, but I have fond memories of him.
God Bless you and be with you.

Condolence left byKimiko Ashcraft Family onSat, 12/13/2014 - 9:44am.

Remembering and thinking about your family during this time of loss.

Condolence left byJudy Burnsworth onSat, 12/13/2014 - 12:27pm.

Dear Patty, Donna and Butch

I am so very sorry for your lose, please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. My Uncle Jimmy was a very special person to me and will always be. The memories back at Mom and Dad's home and growing up with my Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Tommy will forever keep them young. So many memories and all beautiful, Jimmy was a very caring person and I loved him dearly. So know if I could have been there I would have, but just know I am thinking about each of you and your personal lose in your life. I am sending you all my love, Judy

Condolence left bySuzette Dalton onSat, 12/13/2014 - 8:28pm.

What can I say about my favorite Uncle? He gave me my first dog. He put his horse in the fair when I didn't have one of my own, just so I could have a horse to ride there. I remember riding on his shoulders all the time when I stayed at Mom and Dad's and rough housing. I just know his special ways have influenced all your lives as he did others. Embrace your memories of him, that's what Uncle Jimmy would want.

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