James Carson Asquith, age 71, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing.
James was born on January 5, 1954, in Jackson, Michigan, to Elwin and Natalie (Moeckel) Asquith. He spent most of his life in Stockbridge and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1972. During his high school years, James proudly served as captain of the golf team. After completing the Business program at Michigan State University in 1976, he went on to manage restaurants throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Inspired by a tradition of summer family travels, James enjoyed road trips in retirement throughout the United States, with a keen interest in Yellowstone National Park and historical sites. He patiently researched the family genealogy while caring for the gravesites of seven generations in the Stockbridge-Munith-Waterloo area.
James is survived by his sister, Grace (John) Fuerst of Grand Junction, Colorado, and his nephew, Jacob Fuerst of Ventura, California, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwin and Natalie Asquith.
A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in James’ memory to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority or the Stockbridge Library.
Arrangements were handled by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
