John Leroy Ashford affectionally known as “Big John” was born February 25, 1944 in Providence Township, NJ to Leroy and Mrs. Ashford. He grew up in Long Branch and attended the Long Branch School System.
John loved life and lived it to the fullest. John loved with a big heart. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for those he loved. If needed, he was only a phone call away. His love for family and friends was apparent by the way he lived his life and he will be celebrated and remembered by those who love him, forever.
John is predeceased by his father, Leroy Ashford and his mother Rose. His most beloved nephews Anthony “Ant” Oblines and Ray Ray Mitchell.
John leaves to mourn him, his wife & companion Barbara, for the past 61 years; two sons John Marshall Cooper and Shane Alston Ashford; 4 grandchildren Da Shaun Cooper, Sharee Johnson, Chantz Ashford and Amir Wade; 4 great grandchildren Zynyla and Naomi, Aydan and Zynyla; his sisters Pamela Oblines, Alice Mitchell and Martha Davis; as well as a host of other family and friends. He will be missed tremendously.
our deepest condolences and prayers for our cousins Barbara, Shane, John and all who loved big John.
Sincerely,
Alvin”s aka Almal’s mother Deborah Winn-Hill 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔💔💔