Jimmy E. Ashby Sr., 77, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Jimmy was born August 30, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John Franklin and Lorrain Idalle (Eaton) Ashby. He loved being outside and enjoyed fishing, camping, going to garage sales, and taking long drives to discover new places.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Diane Howell, Nancy Farley, Delana Smith, and Emily Smith.
His survivors include five children: Michell Craig, Amy Hershberger, MaLinda Slette, Tanner Slette (T.J.), and Jimmy Ashby Jr. (Kellee); fifteen grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri