Mr. James Ash, age 77, of Hazlehurst, formerly of East Ellijay, died Friday April 12,2019,

Mr. Ash was born in Blue Ridge , the son of the late Thurlo and Gladys Davenport Ash He was the retired owner of Ash Enterprise and a member of the Liberty Community Church in Hazlehuest.

Survivors include: wife; Norma Ash, step-son- Ernie Knight, Hazlehurst, son and daughter-in-law:  Wendall and Christie Ash, Ellijay,daughter and son-in-law; Anna Marie and Edgar Islas, Gastonia NC, sister: Carolyn Pankey, Ellijay,  4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held Monday April 15,2019, at the Liberty Community Church in Hazlehurst, with Rev. Virginia Herrington officiating.

The Miles Funeral Home of Hazlehurst, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.