James Donald Lash

Jim went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born in Lewistown, PA on February 5, 1932 to Charlotte and Charles Lash.

He was married to DeLores for 73 years. He is survived by DeLores M. Lash, Daughter, Diane M. Lash, Son, Steven J. (Ramona) Lash, Son, Barry D. (Lori) Lash, Daughter, Angelina D. (David) Goose, 7 Grandchildren,7 Great-grandchildren, Brothers, Edwin E. (Jo) Lash and C. Ray (Patti) Lash, Sisters, Dorothy E. (Rod) Tidd and Jane L. Jamison. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles R. Lash, Mother, Charlotte A. Lash and his sisters, Naomi Willis and Nancy Gwen.

He moved to Orlando and opened Lash Auto Sales in 1954. He opened Jim Lash Chrysler Plymouth in Sanford in 1966 and moved to Lake Mary in 1970. He opened Jim Lash Blue Book cars in 1975. He always closed his dealerships on Sundays the Lord’s Day.

He never liked receiving gifts, preferring donations being made to his favorite ministries. Jim believed God blessed his life, therefore he believed in helping people and pointing them to GOD and Jesus. He loved serving others and DeLores’ good cooking. He was a humble, kind and giving Christian and a father figure to many.

His Celebration of Life will be at Westview Baptist Church, 4100 County Road 46A, Sanford, FL on November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests contributions be made in memory of Jim to Ethnos360.org, Westviewbaptist.org or to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

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