McMinnville, TN resident and Huntsville, AL native James Erik Ashmore, age 42, was born May 1, 1977 and died April 20, 2020 at his residence following a sudden illness. A contractor for B&B Insulation and a member of the Pentecostal Church of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Louie and Debra Derryberry Ashmore. He is survived by wife, Megan Ashmore of McMinnville; four daughters, McKenzie (Brandon) Jones of Alabama, Brooklyn Ashmore and Alexis Ashmore both of Lynnville, TN and Chloe Ashmore of Spring Hill, TN; grandson, Brantlee Jones; sister, Olivia (David) Williams of Lawrenceburg, TN; niece, Peyton Fralix of Lawrenceburg, TN; nephew, Caleb Williams of Lawrenceburg, TN; and numerous other loved ones and friends also survive. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.