James William "Bill" Ansley III's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2023 in Sylva, North Carolina

James William "Bill" Ansley III

December 7, 1960 - June 21, 2023 (62 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

James William "Bill" Ansley III's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2023 in Sylva, North Carolina

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Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium

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James William "Bill" Ansley III

December 7, 1960 - June 21, 2023 (62 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

James William Ansley III Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James William Ansley III (Sylva, North Carolina), born in Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away at the age of 62, on June 21, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother Eric Ansley; his father-in-law Dave Stephens; his grandparents, James, Sr., Frances Ansley, Charles and Ruth Gotshall; and his uncles, Karl Gotshall and Roger Johnson.

He is survived by: his parents, James William, Jr. and Celia Gotshall Ansley; his wife Vickie Stephens Ansley; his children, Lori, Brandon Farmer, Jonathan and Jennifer Ansley; his grandchildren, Jake, Stella, Gray Farmer, Ella, Eli and Eva Ansley; his mother-in-law Bobbie Nell Stephens; his sibling's children, Claire Bowen (Jason), Savannah Cook (Andy), Brittney Stephens, Adam Ansley (Dian), Zachary Stephens, Dakotah Stephens and McKinley Stephens; and his aunts, Grace Ansley, Susan Lindsey (Bill), Sally Gotshall Johnson and Lindsay Gotshall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Upward Sports at Refuge Church, 200 Marsh Lily Drive Sylva, NC 28723.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium



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June 25

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Appalachian Funeral Services
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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June 25

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Appalachian Funeral Services
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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June 25

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Cullowhee Baptist Church Cemetery
148 Central Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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