James was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1943 to Mary Silvus and Elvin LeRoy.
He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He helped anyone who needed it and took excellent care of his parents in their later years.
He was also the last surviving member of his family, predeceased by his brothers Elvin, Richard, Sherry, Aaron, and Kenneth Ashby; and his sisters Geraldine McFarland, Violet Henry, and Alverna Weaver.
James worked for Oblender's furniture in Pennsylvania, and Publix Supermarket in Florida.
He was a terrific uncle and kept in touch with his nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply.
James decided he did not want funeral services but the family will get together at a later date to celebrate his life.
Donations can be made in his honor to Treasure Coast Hospice or the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.
