OPELOUSAS – A viewing service will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. James “ZZ” Ashley, Sr., 77, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA. Mr. Ashley’s memories are being cherished by: five sons, James Ashley, Jr. (Elaine) of New Iberia, LA, Kenneth Ashley (Ann) of Galveston, TX, Ronald Ashley, Joshua Ashley (Shanone) and Jeremiah Ashley (Starla), all of Opelousas, LA; two daughters, Lisa Ann Orville (Kenneth) of Plaisance, LA and Jackaline Manuel (Darrell) of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Joseph Ashley (Lucille) of Lawtell, LA; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two special friends, Lambress “Winky” Joubert and Ted Green, both of Opelousas, LA; four step sons, Anthony Veal (Amanda) of Opelousas, LA, Lonnie Veal (Javon) of Washington, LA and Byron Veal and Kevin Veal, both of LeCompte, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Ivory and Louella Bryant Ashley; one brother, West Ashley; three sisters, Bertha Henry, Virginia Henry and Willie Mae Savoy; and two grandchildren, Christopher Ashley and Melody Ashley. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.