James Ashford

James Alvin Ashford was born August 12, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of James Mason and Bunnie Ashford. He passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 37 years.

James was a resident of Flint, Michigan though he grew up in Saginaw. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and later received his GED through Job Corp. and was employed at Halo Burger. He loved music, especially rap, martial arts, video games and spending time with his children.

James was a sharp dresser and always made sure that his appearance was point. He took pride in his grooming and everything always had to match. He had a loving and close relationship with all his family. His smile just lit up any room he entered. James had the ability to make you feel special no matter who else was around. Fly high James and watch over us all.

He leaves beautiful memories with five children, Sheona Baker, Natalie Ashford, Melody Ashford, Sa’darius McQueen, Caleb Ashford; parents, James Mason and Bunnie Ashford; sisters, Ashley Mason, Sabrina Mason, Galona Williams, Monique Wells, Kahlia Gills, Sandra and Stephanie Wilburn; brothers, Dexter Ashford, Brandon Sims, Johnathan Ashford, Earl Wilburn; nieces and nephews, Dexter Jr., Alaina, Nicholas, Samuel, Samari, Demarquis Jr., Amor, Nathan, Cali, Chase, Carter, Autumn, Shatoya, Tory; aunts, Gretchen, Jennie, Theresa, Barbara, Eunice, Earlene, Judy, Jennifer; uncles, Willie, Daniel, Calvin, Adrian, Aaron and Terry Ashford; godmothers/aunts, Gloria Mason, Mary “Tut” Dady, Denise Wilburn; many cousins, other loved ones and friends.

James was preceded in death by one brother, Donovan Ashford; grandparents, Essie Mae Horn and Johnnie B. Ashford, Herbert and Helen Mason; uncles, Herbert Jr. and Richard Mason, Charles, John L., Rocky, Richard Ashford, Darrell Dady; aunt, Fran Hauck; cousins, Ricky and Arthur Ashford.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dexrec Mason-Osteen, Dorita Ashford, Candace Sims, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.