John L. Askew, 84, of Winton, N.C., transitioned on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Autumn Care of Suffolk. A homegoing service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Phillipi Baptist Church, 550 NC Hwy 45S in Cofield, N.C. Interment will be in Phillipi Church Cemetery. Condolences to the Askew family may be extended to www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.