of Scranton, AR
July 7, 1948 - November 12, 2021
James "Jim" Leonard Ahne, 73, a resident of Scranton, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Conway.
He was born July 7, 1948, in Scranton to the late Leonard and Vera (Heiman) Ahne. After high school, Jim served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He married Barbara (Minchew) Ahne on December 28, 1970, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Jim spent his working years as the owner/operator of Ahne's Service Center in Scranton for 43 years. In addition, Jim served his community in many ways including his membership at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Scranton; Scranton Volunteer Fire Department, Scranton City Council, Abbot Raphael DeSalvo Knights of Columbus Council 14619 in Scranton and the American Legion Neuman Post 258 in Scranton.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cherie Deion Ahne Fleming; mother-in-law, Lucille Minchew and brother-in-law, Danny Trusty.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara Ahne of Scranton; two daughters, Rachel Gilbert and husband, Wayne, Jr. of Scranton and Leslie Fleming and husband, Cecil of Scranton; seven grandchildren, Reilly, Amelia and Isabella Gilbert and Brianna, James Hunter, Kaylee and Melissa Fleming; two great grandchildren, Gabriella and Emerson Chism; three brothers, Bill Ahne and wife, Brenda of Scranton, Martin Ahne of Greenwood and Dennis Ahne and wife, Brenda of Scranton and five sisters, Joyce Fiddler and husband, Terry of Conway, Ruth Snow and husband, Bobby of Scranton, Carol Trusty of Russellville, JoAnn Lynch and husband, Steve of Scranton and Rosemary Webb of North Carolina.
Rosary service will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Scranton.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Fr. John Miranda officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Scranton under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Don Fritsche, Adam Fritsche, Ernie Melon, Britt Schluterman, Mark Hatcher and Joey Pintado. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Fleming, James Hunter Fleming, Wayne Gilbert, Jr., and Bill, Dennis and Martin Ahne.
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53 Condolence(s)
Gary Lovan
Friday, November 19, 2021
My prayers are with the Ahne family during this sad time. Jim was such a good man that served the Scranton Community in so many ways. From his service in the Navy during the Vietnam war to his long days operating his service center, Jim was a hard worker that served his community well in everything he did. At Johnnie Blamey's funeral in June, Jim and I had the opportunity to talk and catch up with what had gone on in our lives the past couple of decades. Jim, thanks for a job well done and you will be missed my friend.
Carol (Rogers) Johnson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Prayers for the family!! Jim was one of a kind. Always doing something for the city of Scranton. He will be missed!!!
Ron Sprick
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Rest In Peace my
High School Brother.
My American Legion Brother.
My Knights of Columbus
Brother..!
I will be Honored To
Participate in Giving You
A 21 Gun Solute At Your
Resting Place…!
Rusty and Pam Huber
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about your loss . We send our thoughts and prayers to the whole family. May God hold you all close in his arms.
Tammy Baumgartner
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Oh Jim, you are already missed by so many. You were such a mentor for so many. I remember many times you open that station in the middle of the night so we could get gas to get to the hospital. You will be missed. Love you Barb and kids. God bless and hold you
Jan and Sandra Akins
Monday, November 15, 2021
As a former pastor at Scranton Baptist Church one of the first men I met was Jim at his station. I remember him saying your that new preacher at the Baptist Church if I can ever help you out just let me know. The next three years we would visit off and on. After leaving Scranton I always made it a point to stop by and say hello and after 35 years he always knew who I was. Jim was a good and Godly man so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jim and his love for his family, church and community. May he Rest In Peace. Jan and Sandra Akins
Ann Needham Hatchett
Monday, November 15, 2021
The world and Scranton lost a GOOD one!! He will be remembered and missed by so many!!
Susan and Brian Bragg
Monday, November 15, 2021
Jim was an invaluable asset to the community, and a sturdy friend to all. If you needed guidance or assistance in any local matters, Jim was always there to help. He was one of the first people who made us feel genuinely welcome when we moved from out of state to the North Logan County area 25 years ago, and we will never forget his kindness. It was a delight to know and associate with him through the years. The Scranton community is much poorer today for his passing.
Hermina Bridges
Monday, November 15, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Jim! He will be missed by so many! Thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. May God wrap you in his arms and comfort you through this very difficult time! May Hod bless you all!
David and Sabrina Bailey
Monday, November 15, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by the Scranton community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joey & Debbie Pintado
Monday, November 15, 2021
Jim an icon of the Scranton Community. There was not a more dedicated man to his customers and community than Jim. I would always tell Jim why don't you take off today when he was sick or just needed a vacation and his answer was always the same. Why who would be here in case someone had a flat or needed something. He was always willing to help anyone who stopped in and was down on their luck. That's just the kind of guy he was. You will be missed by all. Fly high my friend! God bless Barbara, Rachael, Leslie and all Jim's Family! Know he is in our Savior's presence.
Vivian Fox
Monday, November 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Sheila Guthrie
Monday, November 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family may God keep you, comfort you and give you strength.
Neal Green
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of Jim passing. Will be missed for sure. Prayers for all!
Bill Snow & Shirley Carter
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss
Mary Ann (Campbell) Lawless
Sunday, November 14, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jennifer jacks
Sunday, November 14, 2021
So sorry for y’all’s loss I am praying for everyone of y’all! I love y’all and miss you all so much
Marsha McKennon Loyd
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Jim was always such a friendly and caring man. I always enjoyed stopping by his business when I would go to Ware Chapel Cemetery where my family is buried. He was young than me, but I always had great respect for all the Ahne Family.
His grandparents lived by us in Scranton and were such endearing neighbors. God Bless you all. Marsha McKennon Loyd
Rita Brown
Sunday, November 14, 2021
To all of Jim’s brothers and sisters Barbara and children, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim always had a kind word to say. He was so hard working and God fearing. As a cousin I remember growing up around him. He was proud to live out his life in Scranton. God Bless.
Dorothy Robinson
Sunday, November 14, 2021
My prayers are with the Ahne family. Jim was a good man and he was a hard working man. His time for rest has come. He will be missed by many.
Sharon and Fritz Kronberger
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Carol and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You were so blessed to have Leonard as your brother, and he was so blessed to have you for a sister. He was such a great person, there is no way to know how many people he helped during his lifetime!
We send our love, hugs and lots of prayers for you and the family.
Fritz and Sharon
Bud and Becky inman
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Jim was a good friend.
Turner Families
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Jim was a good man always willing to help. Prayers for his family, friends and the community.
Larry and Phyllis Turner
Paula Wiley and family
Sadala Stewart Garcia
Sunday, November 14, 2021
I just saw you and had a conversation with you. You truly will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend. May God be with your family during this time of grief.
Lois Duvall
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So, so sorry to hear this. All of our thoughts and prayers go out to this family. May God hold you and keep you in this difficult time.
Sara Venable
Saturday, November 13, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sabrina Dale
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Pam Whelan
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss old friend. Prayers for you and your family.
Maria Chism
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Sending prayers for the family
Allison & William Williams Jr
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry for the loss. Prayers for the whole family and friends as he is laid to rest. May he fly high.â¤ï¸
Terry Fry and Alice Darlington
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Leslie,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. May he RIP
Know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from both of us
Wes thompson
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Prayers for comfort and peace May you Rest In Peace Jim
Sue (Henderson) Whitman
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry to hear this he has had a long but strong fight with this illness prayers are with the family
Cathy Geels Clark
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a good man and such an asset to our community. He will be missed.
Larry Parker
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Jim was a good friend to my family. He was always humble and helpful to everyone he ever met. I am sure Jim will be missed by the good people of Scranton and other localities here in Arkansas, whose lives he touched in so many ways. R.I.P. Jim.
Dr. Jeanine Myers
Saturday, November 13, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ahne family. I only met Jim once but I know his sister Joann and so I know the Ahnes are good people. I pray you experience God’s love and peace during this difficult time. Sympathies from the Myers family.
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jim's death. Prayers for his family. Jim was one of Scranton's High school graduates of 1966! We will miss him at reunions!!
Ronald G. Jackson
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Rest in Peace Jim.
Lisa Vaughan
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Prayers for peace and comfort to the Ahne family. Mr Jim, you will be missed
Melissa (Gunter) Sarten
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all the family!
Clettus & Margaret Gunter
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Alesa Boykinsu
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Such a wonderful friend will be missed by all of us for a very long time
REBA (BERRY) ROLLANS
Saturday, November 13, 2021
BARBARA AND FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING. HE WAS SUCH A HARD WORKING GUY. I GRADUATED WITH JIM AND THAT SEEMS LIKE A LIFE TIME AGO. MAY HE RIP-----PRAYERS FOR YOUR COMFORT.
Randy and Janet Rogers
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Our love and prayers are with all family and friends
You will be missed by so many Jim. Rest in Peace. Such an amazing man
Janice Gattis
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss. hewas a wonderful man and will be missed by many
Kathy and Cory Snow
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Cory and I are so sorry for your loss Jim was a wonderful person who loved his family and community and he had a big heart and Cory and I will always remember Him saying here comes corys troubles remember absence from the body is present with the lord.. love Kathy and Cory
Kathy and Cory Snow
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Cory and I are so sorry for your loss Jim was a wonderful
Mark Mertin
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Jim was an icon in the town of Scranton. Honest and hardworking, he was an example of the man we all should strive to be. A family man and more importantly a Godly man! To his family, I am truly sorry for your loss but you can celebrate in knowing he is on his way to his eternal reward in heaven! Carry his memory in your hearts and be the person he inspired you to be. I, like many in the area, considered Jim a true friend.
MELISSA N GILL
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I'm so sorry for y'all loss. I wish there was something I could say to just ease the pain but I know there is not. I can not be there by ya'll side but I'm there in spirit. Uncle Jimmy was a great person and I loved him. I do recall as a kid I had so many Uncle Jimmy's that I couldn't tell who was who unless I seen them. Lol Anyways, I love you Aunt Barbara, Rachel and Leslie and I sorry I can't be with ya'll.
Bobbie Thompson
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers.
Nancy Halstead
Saturday, November 13, 2021
What a great man the angels have gained. Jim was such an inspiration when my grandmother would take me to the gas station back in the day. Always loved going there. Such a huge loss for Scranton and family. May God comfort you all during this time.
Halstead Family
Frank VonderHeide
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Jim will be greatly missed throughout our community. Condolences to all his family and everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Carri Corbitt
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Jim will be so missed in our community.
David and Carri Corbitt