Jimmy Ash

Jimmy Dale Ash, age 81, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 20, 2021 in Odessa, TX, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born August 24, 1939 to Martin and Stella Ash in Mead, Oklahoma. AT the age of 17 he moved to Odessa, working at Allen & Son as a Driller for 10 years. He was a member of the Union while working for Allen & Son. He also worked for H& T Augar, retiring after 35 years of service.

Jimmy married Sharon Sims on July 7, 1962 in Odessa.

Jimmy’s hobbies include fishing and Casino’s in Ruidoso, and Shreveport. He also was a Dallas Cowboy fan and loved Nascar Racing.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Stella Faye Ash, his brother Bob Ash and his sisters, Bernice, and Pat.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon; his sons, Mark Ash and  wife Sherri, Greg Ash and wife Robbie, all of Odessa; his daughters, Kim Lewis and husband Buster of Fruitvale, TX, Kristin Campbell and husband David of Terrell, TX; brother in laws, Max Sims and wife, Darlene of Monte Vista, CO, Danny Sims and wife Melwyn of Odessa, TX; grandchildren, Amber, Alyssa, Ka’Leah, Michael, Scott, Shawna, Kristina, Stephanie, Chaz, Jimmy Lance, April, Ashlie, David, Collin and Jason; great grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Jameson, Sydney, Kori, Easton, Carter, Austin, Apollo, Aiden, Jaxon, Jayden, Jonah, Jake, Jeremiah; great great grandson, Jace and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside Services will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 22, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.