Birth date: Oct 25, 1939 Death date: Jun 23, 2025
James LeRoy Eash, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend, passed from this life on June 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 85. James was born on October 25, 1939 to Harvey and Lorraine Eash. Read Obituary
We were always softball family. James was an amazing pitcher, and one of my first pitching coaches. While our connection began with softball including the Wildcats, Tigers and Sooners, we truly became family. James was always a dedicated husband, father and family man. I'm honored to have been in his life. My deepest condolences to Betty, Tammy, Teresa and the entire family. James was truly be missed.
Patti Graham
James was a truly nice man, and a fierce competitor during his pitching days. I had the privilege of playing on a couple of teams with him-he was just the best teammate ever.
My sympathies to Betty, Tammy, and Teresa. What a wonderful family. You are in my prayers Mike Combs
Mike Combs
When my husband Clay and I were based out of Hong Kong with United Airlines, I loved sending Christmas cards with some Chinese text in them. No clue what was being said, despite wanting to include a little exotic flair to their lives. When Uncle James and Aunt Betty would visit with our parents, he acted like he knew exactly what the Chinese characters meant. He explained it to Aunt Betty, as if wasn’t a big deal being able to read Chinese. So, the next year, I sent another card from Hong Kong, but also included a Chinese magazine and Chinese newspaper, so he could keep the Eash family “updated” on the politics, and fashion ideas in Hong Kong! He was so hilarious at times!
I loved seeing them, when I used to work at Sears in the mall in the 80’s. He would chat while space the hanging racks with exact precision at the Men’s Department (making my job much easier). Of course I maneuvered them to areas that needed it. Uncle James, you are truly missed! We’re sending all our prayers to Aunt Betty, Tam, Teresa and the rest of their families.
We love you all! Donna (Eash), and Clay Dunlop
Your Dad was an awesome man! Many fond memories of him being an ever supporting Parent in all our youthful "happenings". Funny, smart, talented, caring, always willing to help a wayward ballplayer get back into the groove! He will always be remembered as a great person that was admired/respected/loved!
Johna
It is with great sorrow, that I heard of Uncle James passing. He was quite a pitcher, as I had the honor of playing catch with him, as a boy. The things he could do with a softball amaze me. Someday we will play catch again. With sympathy to his fine family. Steve Mckenzie
