Jimmie was a native of Starks, LA and a lifelong resident of Westlake, LA where he graduated from Westlake High School Class of 1953. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Korean War. Jimmie attended First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff and was a member of the American Legion Post 407. He was also a founding member of the Westlake McDonald’s Breakfast Club. Jimmie retired from Himont as an Operator after over 35 years of service. He was a sports fanatic and was an avid Westlake High School and LSU Fan. Most of all, Jimmie enjoyed watching his grandchildren being involved in sports. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife exactly 4 years to the day, Alice Dawson Ashworth; parents, Hugh and Lydia Ashworth; his brother’s, Horace and Howard; his sister’s, Dorothy and Agnes.
He is survived by his sons, Clay Ashworth (Gwen) of Moss Bluff, LA, Joel Ashworth (Jana) of Carlyss, LA, Jimmy Ashworth (Karen) of Westlake, LA; three daughters, Kim Austin of Moss Bluff, LA, Dorie Branch (Mike) of Lake Charles, LA, Mona Witherwax (Don) of Westlake, LA; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake and will resume on Sunday at 10:00am until the time of service. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Oliver McGuire will officiate. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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