James "Jimmy" Abshire

James “Jimmy” Abshire born in Holden WV on March 23^rd 1959, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed from this earth on June 4^th, 2024 after a long battle with illness at Logan Regional Medical Center.

James was preceeded in death by a daughter Carrie Ann Abshire, mother Goldie (Vance) Abshire, Father James L. Abshire, grandparents Mose Vance, Mary (Baisden) Vance, Lewis & Iva (Johnson) Abshire, a very special uncle Hurl (Hogie) Vance, and a brotherly like cousin Ricky Hall.

Left to cherish his memory Jimmy is survived by two children, Jamie Lynn Turner of Logan WV.  James Lewis & Prasith (Jenny) Abshire of Lowell Mass. Two stepchildren Melissa Eplin, William (Bubba) Eplin. Three grandchildren, Heidi, Zane, and Paxton. A great granddaughter Ariella, ex-wife and lifelong friend Donna Sargent, many nieces and nephews, and a dear friend Khloe Gollick, all of whom he loved deeply.

Jimmy is also survived by two brothers, Joseph & Jennifer Abshire of Dracut Mass., James Vance of Logan, WV. And a cousin who was like a brother James Cline of Lowell Mass.

Jimmy also held a special place in his heart for one of his dearest friends Richard (Jake) Jacobs.

He had a passion for fixing cars and drag racing motorcycles, but his true happiness came from helping those around him in any way he could.

Jimmy was and will remain a mentor and hero to all who knew him.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, June 7, 2024, at Collins Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024, also at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Chapmanville, WV.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Collins Funeral Home, Inc. of Switzer, WV.