of San Angelo, TX
February 18, 1952 - August 10, 2014
Ronald Berry Ashley was born on Monday, February 18, 1952 in San Angelo, Texas to Roy V. Ashley and Eddie Mae Kohutek Ashley. He died Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Batesville, at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 23 days.
He was a welder by trade and built chassis and drove sprint race cars. His colors were red and yellow and his racing number was 997. He was a history buff and loved to read. Being outdoors, fishing, and camping were some of the things he enjoyed as well as traveling. Ronnie was a very hands on and loving father.
Survivors include his son, Travis Ashley of Batesville, Arkansas; his daughter, Shelly Childress and her husband, Clay of Ozona, Texas; two grandchildren, Carson and Grant Childress; three brothers, Gary Ashley and his wife, Kathey of Hawley, TX., Tommy Ashley, Alan Ashley and his wife, Peggy Jo all of San Angelo, TX; and one sister, Leah Scott and her husband, Jay, also of San Angelo. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews; a special ''Thank You'' to Melissa and Jason Wilkey and Sandriecka Drake, the 4th floor nursing staff and doctors at White River Medical Center, and to Kelly and Jay Fraser, and Caring Hands Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Maple Springs Baptist Church under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Graveside services will be August 23, at 2:00 p.m., at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, Texas.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 3228 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904 or to gofundme.com
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
I Corinthians 13: 4 7
Keeping the family in thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen White Wylie
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
You are in out thoughts and prayers from St Paul Presbyterian Church.
Our deepest sympathy for your family. The Ashley and McGinley families go back at least 3 generations of friendships. I send each of you hugs and kisses. I pray God's peace and comfort surround you today and the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ashley family. So sorry for your loss.
John and Lawanda Goolsby
Dennis McWilliams
Our deepest sympathy to the ashley family..ronnie was a good friend..may he rest in peace....love..gayle and sarah
Loving and praying for you all. With deepest sympathy, Tia Suzy, Gene, and Caity
Ronnie loved his family and his race cars. Prayers being sent for those left behind. Now he's in heaven racing as fast as he can. God Bless.
I have only fond memories and find myself smiling when I think of Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
"Ronnie B" (as his uncle Leon called him) was welcomed to his heavenly home by many loving people...so thankful that Mae went first so that she did not have to experience the greatest heartache of losing one of her children!
Shelly and Travis, stay in the Lord's presence and ask for hourly guidance and comfort; it is the way that I am getting through this time in my life. God's grace is sufficient.
Love,
Aunt Glenda
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ashley family. We will always remember Ronnie's generosity, warm heart, and great sense of humor.
With all my condolences to all of the Ashley family. Ronnie will sure be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with you.
May God Bless
Praying for your family in this time! Praying for comfort and peace to you. God bless.
Travis, So sorry to hear about your DAD. My prayer are with you during this most difficult time.
We love you Shelly & Travis-
Your Dad was a Neat Man.
Always had a good story. We'll definitely miss him. RIP Ronnie
My deepest sympathy to the family. Ronnie was a fine man. He will be missed.
Shelly and Travis, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss! May God hold you close during this time.
My prayers are for you all that happy memories flood in to cover up the sadness and fatigue you are experiencing now. Let me know if I can help in any way. Hugs to all.
Our sympathy to the family of this fine man. We are sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Ronnie, you will be missed dearly . Love and gods blessings to the Ashley family.
Billy, Marissa ,& Sellman family
We are so sorry but Ronnie is in a beautifully place now.
Shelly, my love and sorrow are with you and your family. I met your Dad at your wedding and really liked him. I know this is very hard, all I can say is he will always be in your heart. Patti
Sending our love and prayers to all.
So sorry for the loss...Ronnie was a wonderful man, a good friend, and a very loving father and he will be truly missed.
My heart is with you Shelly and Travis! Rest in peace Ronnie! Love from the Callahans!
Love you my good buddy you will be soreky missed by all.
The lord is my sheppard.
Peace be with you all
Ronnie was a loving giving man , father, son brother and. Friend ....we will all be together again