Jesse James Asbridge

May 2, 1943 - January 3, 2019

Jesse James “Jim” Asbridge was born May 2, 1943 in Dent County, Missouri to Othel “Buck” and Beatrice “Bea” (McCabe) Asbridge and passed away January 3, 2019 at his home at Jadwin, Missouri at the age seventy-five years. Jim, as he was fondly known, grew up at Cedar Grove near Jadwin, Missouri and attended Summersville High School, he spent two years in the United States Army. Jim was of the Baptist Faith and was united in marriage to Carmalee Cathern Wood; to this union two children were born. Jim was a heavy equipment operator and built fish ponds at Montauk State Park; he was the owner of J&C Service Station and worked thirteen years at the Brown Shoe Company in Houston. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping and was a member of the Missouri Trappers Association and the NRA. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, William “Bill” Harry Asbridge; brother in law, Doyle Oliver Wood; father and mother in law, Guy and Ocea Wood. Survivors include his wife, Carmalee Cathern Asbridge of the home in Jadwin; children, Jesse Asbridge and wife, Janet of Brumley; Rita Jones and husband, Shane of Summersville; grandchildren, Kristy Martin of Marina Del Ray, CA; David Rountree of Dana Point, CA; Whitney Jones of Summersville; Wyatt Jones and wife, Vanessa of Mountain View; great grandchildren, Abby Martin and Ethan Martin of Marina Del Ray and Everett Ivan Jones of Mountain View. Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service for Jesse James “Jim” Asbridge was held Friday, January 04, 2019 at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating, special music was provided by Rodney Wallis. Serving as pallbearers were, Wyatt Jones, Sherill Couture, David Asbridge, Clay Asbridge, Dee Moser and Hershel Moser. Honorary pallbearers were, John Moser, Kenny Wells, Leroy Davis and Robert Howell. Burial was in the Green Forest Cemetery with flag presentation by the United States Army.