Obituary for James W. "Billy" Ashmore
James William “Billy", ‘Billy Bob” Ashmore, 84, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in his home, with his favorite people by his side.
Billy was born on June 15, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late James and Virginia (Welsh) Ashmore.
Mr. Ashmore was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He served and loved his country fiercely, even long after his time in the service. Billy had numerous different jobs over the years, but they all had one thing in common, cars. Bill was an EMT for Fort Cherry Ambulance for a few years and also worked for the Airport Shuttle Co. Bill’s greatest accomplishment was being a cars salesman and it also helped that he always looked good in a suit. Throughout the years Billy worked for McDonald Ford, Woltz and Wind Ford, Budd Baer and Olivero Buick. He even went on to receive his Grand Master car salesman title while employed at McDonald Ford. Billy had a special love for people and making them happy and working within the sales industry he was able to do just that. Of course, even on his days off Billy still found a way to bring happiness into people’s lives. Mr. Ashmore often played Santa Clause for the Budd Baer dealership and the Humane Society. He loved seeing people smile and he always enjoyed putting on his red suit. Bill also loved driving around, especially taking road trips with his wife. They loved to travel and tried to do as much traveling as they could throughout the years.
Above all, Billy’s family was his everything and really nothing else mattered to him. He was the perfect- example of a strong, fearless and loving man, especially these past weeks. No matter what was on the road ahead, Billy faced it head on and never turned away. He cared for his family to his very last breathe and even after still continues to. His love for them will last longer than any life and it will never end.
Surviving is the love of his life and best friend, Anita (LeFebvre) Ashmore, children; Kathy Ashmore, Angela (Nolan) Havard, and Jennifer (Bryan) Spotti, 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, especially Jeffrey, Rita and Karissa, and cousins, who became more like siblings, Sheila, Gilbert and Angus.
Along with his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his adoptive and loving parents, Barton and Freda Massey and children; James W. Ashmore, Mary Kimberly Trussell, Adrian Ashmore, Heather Greenslate, twin brother, Arthur, siblings, Edward and Joyce.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800). A Service will be held on Monday, August 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gallagher Hospice in memory of Bill.
At the request of the family masks are to be worn inside the funeral home at all times. Thank you.
The family would like to extend their thanks, appreciation, and love to Gallagher Hospice for their exceptional care for Billy in his time of need. Billy’s hospice team went above and beyond to care for him and his family and there are no words to express how thankful they are.
Billy was born on June 15, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late James and Virginia (Welsh) Ashmore.
Mr. Ashmore was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He served and loved his country fiercely, even long after his time in the service. Billy had numerous different jobs over the years, but they all had one thing in common, cars. Bill was an EMT for Fort Cherry Ambulance for a few years and also worked for the Airport Shuttle Co. Bill’s greatest accomplishment was being a cars salesman and it also helped that he always looked good in a suit. Throughout the years Billy worked for McDonald Ford, Woltz and Wind Ford, Budd Baer and Olivero Buick. He even went on to receive his Grand Master car salesman title while employed at McDonald Ford. Billy had a special love for people and making them happy and working within the sales industry he was able to do just that. Of course, even on his days off Billy still found a way to bring happiness into people’s lives. Mr. Ashmore often played Santa Clause for the Budd Baer dealership and the Humane Society. He loved seeing people smile and he always enjoyed putting on his red suit. Bill also loved driving around, especially taking road trips with his wife. They loved to travel and tried to do as much traveling as they could throughout the years.
Above all, Billy’s family was his everything and really nothing else mattered to him. He was the perfect- example of a strong, fearless and loving man, especially these past weeks. No matter what was on the road ahead, Billy faced it head on and never turned away. He cared for his family to his very last breathe and even after still continues to. His love for them will last longer than any life and it will never end.
Surviving is the love of his life and best friend, Anita (LeFebvre) Ashmore, children; Kathy Ashmore, Angela (Nolan) Havard, and Jennifer (Bryan) Spotti, 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, especially Jeffrey, Rita and Karissa, and cousins, who became more like siblings, Sheila, Gilbert and Angus.
Along with his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his adoptive and loving parents, Barton and Freda Massey and children; James W. Ashmore, Mary Kimberly Trussell, Adrian Ashmore, Heather Greenslate, twin brother, Arthur, siblings, Edward and Joyce.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800). A Service will be held on Monday, August 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gallagher Hospice in memory of Bill.
At the request of the family masks are to be worn inside the funeral home at all times. Thank you.
The family would like to extend their thanks, appreciation, and love to Gallagher Hospice for their exceptional care for Billy in his time of need. Billy’s hospice team went above and beyond to care for him and his family and there are no words to express how thankful they are.