John Richard Asher, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Biloxi. Mr. Asher was a resident of Long Beach for 43 years. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Delisle Baptist Church. He was an avid Saints fan and enjoyed playing blue grass musician. He was a retired MSGT from the United States Air Force
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Asher; parents, John Joseph Asher and Frances Kenmar Asher; brothers, Leo Asher and LeRoy Asher; sister, Joan Dillard.
He is survived by his 2 sons, John Richard Asher, Jr. (Cindy) of Long Beach and Tommy Albritton of Modesto, CA; daughter, Linda Smith of Long Beach; brother, Gerald Asher of Picayune; sister, Joyce Moore of Picayune; 9 grandchildren, James, Greg, Jane Marie, Nick, Daniel, Johnie, Valerie and Jennifer ; 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
SEP 3. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
Service
SEP 4. 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
Interment
Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531