James L. Ashton, age 95, passed away August 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Frances Cathleen. Loving father of Brenda (James) Allison and Steven (Judy) Ashton. Proud grandfather of Keith (Savannah) Allison, Amanda (Robert) Gehrke, Kyle (Melissa) Allison and Steven (Vicki) Ashton and great-grandfather of Ashton, Ashlyn, Carter, Emma, Makayla and Levi. Dearest brother of Sherman (Dene) Ashton and brother-in-law of Louise Ellison. Visitation Tuesday from 4pm until 8 pm at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Rd. Madison Heights. In state Wednesday 10 until time of funeral service at 11am at Great Lakes Christian Church, 3421 Chicago Rd. Warren. Please share a memory with the family at www.edwardswansonandsonfuneralhome.com.
