Jerome "Jerry" James Asher's Obituary
LELIA LAKE SERVICES- 4:30 pm Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the First Assembly of God in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham, Pastor, and Rev. Bill Hodges, Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon, officiating. INTERMENT- Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Jerry was born October 19, 1935 in Durand, Wisconsin to Paul Henry and Elizabeth Ann McDonald Asher. He married Catherine “Kitty” Prokosh on June 1, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He had been a resident of Donley County since 1968. Jerry restored antique tractors and was a member of the antique tractor club. He was also a member of the blue grass association. He had been a carpenter, worked at Pantex for 15 years, and had worked at the Highway Department. He loved to play his guitar and he always loved to do things for everyone. He took care and loved all of his family and his wife, Kitty. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY- his parents; a brother, Donald Asher on Feb. 2, 1990; and a sister, Theresa Griffin; and a great granddaughter, Trinity Grace Brogdon. SURVIVORS- his wife, Kitty of Lelia Lake; a son, Robert “Bob” Asher of San Antonio; a daughter, June Franklin and husband Greg of Clarendon; 4 sisters, Lois Lotzer and Jeanette Olson both of St. Paul, MN and Patsy Hinz and husband Jerry and Bernadette Nelson and husband Mike both of North Broach, MN; 5 grandchildren, Shawn Brogdon and wife Tiffany of Clarendon, Theresa and Amber Asher both of San Antonio, and Nicholas and Corianne Hinojosa both of Clarendon; and 1 great grandchild to be. MEMORIALS- The family suggests that memorial donations be sent to the First Assembly of God in Clarendon / PO Drawer F / Clarendon, Texas 79226, Citizens Cemetery Association / PO Box 983 / Clarendon, Texas 79226, or Odyssey Hospice. On Wednesday, Viewing will be held from 11:00 am until service time at the Church. THE FAMILY MAY BE CONTACTED AT: 4225 FM 1755 / Clarendon, Texas 79226. Phone 806.874.2342
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