James Asbury Obituary

James Al Asbury October 21, 1935 - August 1, 2024

James Al Asbury died at the Waters Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation facility on August 1, 2024. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on October 21, 1935 and resided in Kingsport most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Mabel Asbury and his first wife Patricia Johnston Asbury.

Al attended Dobyns Bennett High School, the University of Tennessee and First Presbyterian Church. Al was a past member of the Kingsport Rotary Club. He was in the U.S. Army serving in Europe and Northern Africa, a certified Kentucky Colonel. He was a 32nd degree mason, a member of Mahi Shrine, Miami, Florida and Jericho Shrine, Kingsport.

He founded Quickway Printing in Kingsport in 1967, which is beginning its 58th year of service and was still actively involved. He was the past president of the Tennessee Trap Shooters Association. He enjoyed spending the winters at his home in Key Colony Beach, Florida in the Keys where he fished on almost a daily basis.

He is survived by his wife Ann P. Asbury, sons Shawn Asbury, Johnson City and Brian Asbury, Golden, Colorado, stepsons Bert (Jane) McTier, Bill (Sara) McTier, stepdaughter Betsy Holland (John), grandchildren Caroline Hillman, Andrei' McTier, Megan Methvin, Morgan Buckles, Kristen Holland, Katelyn Holland and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Petworks Animal Services, 3101 E. Stone Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660.

It was Al's wish that his remains be donated to medical science and currently no service has been scheduled.