Jefferson “Jeff” R. Askew, 93, of Port Charlotte, Florida died February 18, 2010 at Harbour Health Center, Port Charlotte.
He was born July 26, 1916 to Joseph E. Askew and Viola Bullington Askew in Russellville, Alabama and moved to Port Charlotte with his wife in 1976 from Stony Point, New York. He retired after being employed by the U.S. Government for 30 years as a naval shipyard superintendent. Jeff was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy as Chief Electrician Mate. Member of Port Charlotte United Methodist Church, Stony Point Lodge #313 F & AM of Stony Point, NY of Stony Point, NY, served as a High Priest in the Royal Arch Masons, a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the Amaranth and American Legion Post #110 f Port Charlotte.
Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Mildred E. Askew of Port Charlotte; a sister, Elizabeth Shikle of Alabama; friends Sidney and Marty White of Port Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2:00 PM, Feb. 23, 2010 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Rev. Brian James of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church will officiate. Military Honors by the US Navy and interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.