James Reece Asbury, Sr.

James Reece “Greek” Asbury, Sr., 88, of Clovis Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born on July 7, 1927 in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Charles and Emma Lou Waddell Asbury. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 35 years and was a member of the Princeton Apostolic Church. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in World War II. He was a retired coal miner and foreman and was a member of the UMWA. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was a wonderful person. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Naomi Asbury. Survivors include: Wife: Dorothy Smith Asbury of the home Son: Jimmy Asbury and Barbara of NC 3 daughters: Vicky Patton and Raymond of Bluefield, VA Pamela Cooper of Petersburg, WV Cathy Melvin and Paul of Bluefield, WV 11 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren Brothers: Roy Asbury of Mt. Airy, NC Norman Asbury and Judy of Salem, VA Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Scott Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Navy Honor Guard will conduct military honors. Friends may call on Friday from 6-8PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.