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Walter Ashley,
In Memory of
Walter M.
Ashley, Sr.
1921 - 2017
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Condolence From: Greg Viau
Condolence: Patricia, John & family,
You may not remember me. I worked under Jobo at Brooks electric in the early to mid 70's. He taught me so much about electric work but more importantly he taught me many life lessons at an early age of 17. Some of the lessons I've applied to my 42 years in the electric field. I think of him often and was very sad to hear of his passing. I'm very sorry I did not find out in time to attend his funeral. I feel grateful to have known him, He will truly be missed. God Bless You, Greg Viau
Sunday June 04, 2017
Condolence From: Jim and Mei Ling Ashley
Condolence: Rest in peace Uncle Walter. We love you. You will be missed.
Friday April 28, 2017
Condolence From: Virginia Tolbert
Condolence: I have known Grandpa for the last 10 years of my life. I sat with him everyday leading up to this. We have shared so many memories. I will miss him so much. I loved him like he was my own Grandpa. The years I have lived across the street he has become my family. I will rember him and love him forever.
Friday April 28, 2017
Condolence From: JW
Condolence: Dear family, may God the Father of tender mercies (Psalm 83:18) surround and comfort all of you during this difficult time and may you find comfort in the promise in Acts 24:15.
Friday April 28, 2017
Condolence From: Chuck Crookshanks
Condolence: He was one of the strongest among the "Greatest Generation". Life's harshest lessons start at an early age when you grow up during the depression, but he and his siblings managed to survive it with the help from a strong mother.He wasn't an educated man, but he had a Phd in life,and he taught me a great deal. But times were not all bad, and he brought joy and laughter with the stories of 95 years of life.
Some knew him as Walter, others as Jibo, but about 40 years ago I came to know him as Pee paw, because he was all about his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed every moment with each of them. It all started with the love of his life, Louise. They were blessed with two sons and a very special daughter, which God put in my path. I am totally convinced of that.
Pee paw and I spent everyday of his last twenty two plus months together. I wish I could say they were all pleasant, but of course, he was in the hard fought battle with cancer. What a fighter he was. As his hospice nurse Amie said, " people from his generation were the hardest fighters, they just don't give up". But we shared some enjoyable moments. We spent times at the beach and in the mountains, and Pee paw and I would prefer the mountains everyday of the week. We just felt closed to God in the mountains(as the saying goes, "Almost Heaven").And while at home we spent have our time watching MMA, basketball, and golf and the other times trying to avoid nurse Krachet, I mean his daughter Patty.
It might sound strange but I was never happier to see a man leave this earth, because he and I both knew he was going home to be with Jesus.
God speed Pee paw. You are no longer just Closer to heaven. You finally made it!!!!
Friday April 28, 2017
Condolence From: Pastor Godfrey & Members of Fairview Baptist Church
Condolence: The "watch" has come to a graduation for Brother Ashley. He stood by his post as a great warrior in God's Army. His testimony will not be forgotten in the days ahead. There are too many recruits that looked up to him for a "strong stand in the Faith given by God".
Yes there will be those moments of sadness but they are overshadowed by the life of service to the Lord.
We wait upon the Lord, to walk with us each day, and our prayer to the family, is that you will stand your "watch" with the same faith as your loved one did for God.
Our prayers are with all of the family.
Pastor Lee Godfrey and Members of Fairview Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Virginia
Wednesday April 26, 2017
Condolence From: Pam Adams
Condolence: Sure will miss Grandpa. I have enjoyed living across the street from him for 31 years. Now you are not suffering anymore. You are up there with the heavenly father and Grandma. Enjoyed listening to all your old memories. I will cherish them always. My deepest sympathy's to the Ashley family.
Wednesday April 26, 2017
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