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Pamela Smith
September 27, 2009
I will always remember Tony, as he always remembered me. Tony~Felpausch will never be the same without, you always spoke to me and I loved working with you. I will miss seeing your smiling face. I have moved to Muskegon, but still saw you when I came to B. C.
My love to your family
Ronnie Mackey
September 16, 2009
To the Ashley Family:
May the Lord be your strength, and the Holy Spirit be your comfort during these difficult days.
Tony was the little bru of Northside Dr. He would get mad at us when we were afraid to let me play tackle on the "dirt road". Eventually he start coaching, telling us how to run the next play.
As soon as I say that picture with that smile, it brought back a multitude of memories. Northside Dr. was all family. Every house on Northside Dr. have that picture. Tony will never be forgotten. We will keep the family in pray.
Love ya! and God Bless.
The Mackey's from the "Dirt Road"
Jean (Mama)
Gwen
James (Bubba)
Ronnie
Rose
He's been promoted
Crystal Thomas
September 14, 2009
My hearfelt sympathies go out to all of the Ashley family members and anyone who loved him. I did not realize that he was related to Niko until I read the obituary. I remembered Tony's smile and friendlyness though from my days of shopping at the pennfield Felpaush, Tony always greeted me with a smile and called my name, he knew my children as well, and treated them very kindly, and if they were acting wrong, he would encourage them to act correct. I will miss you Tony. Let's all try to treat each other the way that Tony treated me, I know I will try harder in my daily life, Tony was an excellent example of "treating someone the way you would want to be treated". Save a seat for me TONY!!!
Barbara Daniel
September 10, 2009
To Diane and Sherri, I am so sorry for the lost of Tony, I will truly miss him. He would always ask how everyone was in my family, then we would always talk sports. He was truly a wonderful person. My prayers and heart will be with you.
Barbara Daniel
Battle Creek.
Ronald Chase
September 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
and condolences. at this most difficult time.
Charles Ashley
September 7, 2009
When I was younger I used to wonder why every time I would stand in the darkness and see my brother laugh and smile why he would do so. It dawned on me years later that anyone in their right mind could only be so lucky to feel the joy that he felt in his heart every day that he lived. I regret that I was not around him more but I can also be thankful that I was there to learn so much from him before the Lord chose him to be apart of a greater plan. I feel so much stronger because of him and I can appreciate life and the people that I have in my life because of Tony. I will hold him in my heart always. Thank you brother.
LaDonna Jenkins
September 7, 2009
God be with the Ashley Family, He came from God and to God he returned. Tony, I know that only God can make someone so special. You were so amazing to me as a young girl (Sharon and Judy's little sister). You were "so cute", I had such a crush. Monte Carlo (smile)-LaDonna Jenkins
Judith Jenkins
September 6, 2009
Tony, no matter how many years have passed each time I came home you were always the same sweet person I knew and loved as a child. Always with a smile and hug to give. You will be missed by so many of us. Say hello to my big sissy, Sharon.
Love Judi
Brent Cobb Jr.
September 6, 2009
As many know Tony was a long time freindly fixture at Felpausch. I'm one of the few that got to work with him at Cut-Rate, before the Felpausch years. He was the senior parceler there and all the other parcelers wanted his schedule because he'd worked there the longest and had the best hours. He also lived on the same street as me and my family, often coming to offer to shovel the driveway at our house. Of course mom made us kids do the work so she rarely had Tony do the shoveling, but he'd always clear a small path to the mailbox anyway, I guess sensing that mom was alone and would probably appreciate the gesture. Many times I'd see Tony at the store buying beer, as was I, and he'd ride with me the rest of the way home to our neighborhood and we'd both drink the first beer or two together before I'd mosey up the block to my house. I'd always ask about how his hot sister was doing, he'd reply, "she'll woop yer butt, Brent!" I coached his little brother, Shawn, in track at Pennfield. I guess Tony's life touched mine and my family's in many ways for many reasons over many, many years. His passing came as a surprise to me this week. I wish I could drive down Morgan Road just one more time and scoop him up, stop by the C-store, grab a beer and shoot the breeze in the driveway just one more time. Tony, thank you for being so cool to me and for being so kind to my mother for so many years. Keep a couple on ice for me bro, I'm gonna do another lap around the block. I'll see you when I get there!
Your friend,
Brent
Brent Cobb Jr.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Friend, workmate, neighbor
Former track coach, Pennfield High School
[email protected]
September 5, 2009
Not many people can say that they stood in the presence of an angel. I was blessed to live with one. I not only looked to you as my uncle but as a father. You always had high hopes for me and never gave up on what you saw God doing in my life. No matter how many times I fell you were always there to soften the impact. To say I love you would be an insult to the way that I feel about you. You taught me that you have to work hard to obtain the things that you desire and by the sweat of my brow I would be blessed. You also taught me to look deeper into a person and ignore the obvious, because the true beauty of a person lies deep within their soul. You loved from the inside out, and because you did you were able to love the world. I admire you....I love you...I miss you...and I adore you. You are truly the wind beneath my wings. I thank God for you and I will see you again and that's a promise!
"Lord let me so live, so that those who don't know you, will want to know you because they know me!".....Uncle Tony did just that.
Love forever and beyond
your niece,
Martila Sanders
Reba Harrington
September 5, 2009
Ms. Diana, Sherrie, Shayla, Tila, Niko, Amari & Other Family Members,
As you know, I am in Montgomery at the present time, but you all have been constantly in my prayers and are near and dear to my heart. Everyone knows how much you all love Tony, and we love him too, but find solace in knowing that he is with God, who loved this dear soul best. We are only a phone call away if you need us.
Reba, Remi, Kyle & Tegan
Ceatte Boards
September 4, 2009
To Tony's family: I remember Tony when he was one of my students at Northwestern. His smile always made my day. It was a joy to see him working at Felpausch in Urbandale and Pennfield. I sorry for your lost;however, I am sure he is now one of the brightest stars in heaven. Mrs. Boards
Ronald Hoyt
September 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. Tony was everyones "lil brother" back in the day on Northside Drive. Fond memories from our childhood. Rest peacefully.
Bret Clayborne, Cedar Hill, Texas
Donna Fry-Brown
September 4, 2009
To my Family, Diane, Sherri, and kids. I am so sorry very for "our" loss. Tony was my little brother too and we all loved him dearly. He showed pure and honest love, and he touch many many lives. I love you, our prayers are with you now and forever. And I will cherish ALL the wonderful memories we have shared with Tony.
Donna, Tony, Greg
The Fry-Brown Family
Battle Creek/Atlanta Ga
Mary wilson
September 3, 2009
Diane, Sherry and rest of the family,
I remeber when I lived in pennifeld, I go to felpaush and always see him there and we would always talk about the family,Tony was part of my family threw Pat and Vicki. I'm I'm so sorry for your lost. WHAT A ANGEL WE ALL HAVE LOOKING OVER US NOW.
Love you all,
Mary Wilson
September 3, 2009
In God is my salvation and glory: the rock of my strenght and my refuge, is in God. Psalm 62:7
God saw that, He was missing one of his special ANGEL so he call him back home.
Daina,
Tony is saying to you cry no more Mom, because I'm in the hands of my Father and all is well. Now Mom it is my turn to watch over you. I will alway be in your Heart. When you start feeling sad touch your Heart and I will comfort you. Smile and be Happy for me, because I hurt no more I will always LOVE YOU. Diana that what I think Tony would tell you if he could.
Trust in the Lord and he will walk you though the lost of you Loving Son.
Tony will always have a special places in my heart. Tony will truely be miss.
I Love You
and will always be
here for you.
Your Daughter and Friend
Merry
Mr. & Mrs. Tony McKnight
September 3, 2009
I miss my little brother. He always critized me when I missed an easy shot in my games, telling me what I did wrong.I miss you so much and most of all I will miss sharing our birthdays together for Feburary 11 will always be our day of celebration. It is so hard for me to know that you are no longer here on earth, but I know that you are smiling down on me from above making angels smile with your good sense of humor. I know that God has told you "Well done my son you did a good job" I often talked about you to my wife and she tells me that you had to be one of God's angels walking on earth. You have left a mark on us all, one that we will carry to the end. I miss you, I love you, your brother Tony.
Deanar Young
September 3, 2009
My you be at peace in the next life Brother Tony.... My condolences the the Entire Ashley family, Tony motivated a lot of people to be better human beings.
Earl Lett
September 3, 2009
Condolences to the Ashley family. I am very sorry to hear about the death of Tony. As you know we all grew up together and we all remember him well. I was in town over the 4th of July and Roger brought Tony to our 4th of July Bar-B-Que. Everyone there young and old was surprised to see Tony, because we hadn’t seen him in a while. He really had a good time. He had a chance to hangout with the friends he grew up with. Little did we know it would be the last time we would see him. Tony was strong, even to the end. Tony is with the lord now so you don’t have to worry. He’s working at the grocery store with the one almighty.
Eddie Hodges Sr.
September 3, 2009
To the family, I extend my deepest regards. I feel I have lost a brother. To Tony's mom, thank you for sharing your heavenly gift with us over all these years. I have known Tony it seems forever. We graduated from high school together, he loved the class of 1980, and everybody in the class loved him. I'm so grateful Roger brought him over to the Lett's Fourth of July weekend, we had a wonderful time, and I believe Tony really enjoyed himself as well. He sure did eat! To Tony, in heaven above, thank you for your spirit you gave to each of us, you helped us see that's it's okay to smile, and be kind to others just as God ask's us to do. Heaven truly lived in you without a doubt. You know in August they have a National Smile Day now whenever this day comes around again each year I will be reminded of you my friend. I will make it my mission to smile more, and hug more, and love more that is your legacy to me. My brother, my classmate, my friend I will miss you much. Until we meet again.....
Samuel Gray
September 3, 2009
“I believe life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must be constant and consistent. As simplistic as this may sound, it is still the common denominator separating those who live their dreams from those who live in regret.” This quote describes Tony to me...the other day I was at McDonalds and I didn't see Tony and I wondered about him. I will miss him. We use to play together on Northside Dr when my Uncle Douglas Gray and Mack hung out. Be strong and of good courage. May the peace of God be with the family.
Joe wharton
September 3, 2009
Bless you Tony, may you fine peace and happiness. I'll miss you.
Felicia Welch-Reevers
September 3, 2009
It saddens me to hear of Tony's passing. We worked together a few years back at the Pennfield Felpausch and I could always count on him to make me laugh. He attended school with my younger siblings, and we had a running joke where he would always call me by the wrong name. Such a sweetheart - he was truly one of the good guys.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amari Tai Ashley
September 3, 2009
I Love You Uncle Tony,I will miss your big bear hugs and playing cards and board games you always made me laugh and kissed me on the forehead when I came to see you.
DeVon Rogers
September 3, 2009
To the ashley family from the Rogers family in tampa florida.
our harts go out to you,the rogers boys knew tony from orchard park,ardmor st.we loved to be around tony.He had direction in life and chose his company wisely.He will be mist by us.May god bless your family.
Lorie Anderson
September 2, 2009
Diana, Sherry and Family,
I'm sorry for to hear about Tony - this saddens my heart so much. Keep your heads up - he is no longer suffering. Sorry Robert and I can't be there during this difficult time, but know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love you always,
Lorie & Robert (Aunt Dorothy's daughter & grandson)
Rochelle (Nichols) Hickman
September 2, 2009
I grew up with Tony living on Northside Drive. He has always had a very sweet spirit. May he RIP among God's Angels. To the family, my prayers are with you.
-The Nichols family
sandra wright/& family
September 2, 2009
we are so sorry to hear of tony's passing.In life he sounded like a beautiful person, a cousin i never had the pleasure of meeting. may God be his comfort, and also find a way to give you peace knowing he is in good hands.we all here send our deepest condolence.
Debbie R
September 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Tony for a short time in Pennfield, and he had a kind word for me every time I saw him after that. He had a sweet soul and a kind heart. God bless you during this time of loss.
Tina Morris
September 2, 2009
To all the family of Tony. May God keep you and Love you all at this time of your lost. We our so sorry to here about Tony. We pray that you will have comfort at this time. Tony alway would put a smile on your face when you see him. He was a very loving and caring person to all. May God Be with You Always And For-ever. Tina Morris And Family. Much Love.
September 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ashley family. My brothers and I grew up with Tony when the family lived on Northside Drive. He always remembered me and my mom and greeted us by name with a smile when we used to run into him at Felpausch.
Cynthia "Cindy" Paul-Dillard B.C. Michigan
Ms. B. Paul Americus, Georgia
Melvin & Darryl Paul Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cynthia Boards
September 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Ashley family. I had the pleasure of working with Tony years ago at the Felpausch on North Avenue. He was always the same, such a sweet-spirited person. With the help of our father above, you will be comforted. Cynthia & Buddy Boards
RIP Baby Brother, Sherri
September 2, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Lisa Anderson
September 2, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about your loss,but rest assure Tony walk among the Angels because he was a ANGEL as well.
our prayers are with you
the Andersons.
Lisa Wood
September 2, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss but truly greatful Tony is no longer in pain. Diana you have to know you are a great mother with an increadable amount of love for your children. You put Tony first and took him in to love and care for him while holding on to your sanity by a thread but smiling his way when he looked. You have a great angel looking down on you each and every day of your life. Remember, you made each one of his last days the best with your strength and in return God will give you the strength to get through this and be at peace one day, just allow it to happen. Sherri, I saw a beautiful person in you when you stood up and supported your family. Tony was lucky to have a sister like you. You stood by him until the end while helping to look after your mom. I hope you peace and comfort during this time of your life and always, you deserve it. Tony was one person I will not forget. He was a positive person who smiled in the worst of times and was greatful for each day he had. I will truly miss seeing him in the office and knowing he was truly greatful for any thing I was to do for him. I wish the whole family to be peacful and remember you where the ones who gave him the greatest last days anyone could ask for while being strong. May God bless you all and keep you close, I know Tony will be there always within your hearts, reminding you life is to short and love has to be everyday and always.
Parkside Medical is missing one of there family today, we will all miss him greatly. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will be there for you during this time if you need anything. Just Ask!
September 2, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
May God be with you in your time of need.
The Tom Collins family.
Rhoda Harrison
September 2, 2009
RIP my child! God will keep his arms around your family in this time of need. Sherrie, Ina and myself are so sorry to hear this...I will really miss his smile!
September 2, 2009
To the Ashley family, please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you.
The Broadnax Family Elkhart/South Bend IN
Betty Wallace/Armstrong
September 2, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Melody Askew
September 2, 2009
I'm very sorry to hear about Tony. I remember him from back in 1979-80 when we were at the Tech Center (then the Vo-Ed). He was always very nice, and even though I no longer live in the Pennfield area, I would run into him at Felpausch occasionally, and he always remembered me with a smile and a hug.
Michael "Mikki Rae" Qualls (Asberry)
September 2, 2009
Tony and I have been friends since we were children and developed a strong and loving bond between one another during our years at Northwestern jr. High School where we would sit and share our lunches together often cracking jokes about crushes he had on many of the girls. No matter how long it would go between the times we would see one another we always were glad when we did. Tony always had a kind word for me. I will miss you my special friend and love you always within my heart. GOD Bless your family and my they find comfort in knowing how truly wonderful your are. Sherri, GOD Bless you for being there for Tony all those years ago and letting him hang out with you. You always made sure he got to do what everyone else did. He thought his butt was so "Cool" when he'd step into those parties with his big sister especially because she would be the prettiest girl there!!! Tony liked to dance too. I'd always make him slow dance with me and I be chanting "step, step. and once he got the hang of it... he dropped me like a bad habit and started dance with everybody at the parties. Well I sat here and shared my memories and shed a few tears and now I will say "GOODBYE MY DEAR FRIEND".
Stephanie H
September 2, 2009
The last time I seen Tony was a few months back he rode his bike to the Cstore where i worked and grabbed his newspaper and gave me a BIG hug, i got the pleasure to work with tony for 5 years at felpausch and he will b greatly missed...He was the nicest Man and always had a smile on his face!! My prayers are with the family(im so sorry)
John & Mattie (Hinds) Satterfield
September 2, 2009
To the entire Ashley family: Tony was like family and he will TRUELY be missed. You will forever be in our prayers. Our love and condolences are with you.
jessica
September 2, 2009
I am trully sorry about your lost.
jessica from parkside medical
Susan Thomas
September 2, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
September 2, 2009
Pennfield Felpausch has been on my route for years and Tony was a quality young man. He never failed to remember my name or say hello...he will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Jeff Bobrofsky
Unilever
September 2, 2009
I am so sorry so see this.I never actually knew Tony, but I sure knew his face. I frequently saw him riding his bicycle in the early mornings and also at his work. What a warm and friendly face/ smile he had. I am sure he will be missed. I know I will miss seeing him... : (
DeShaun Mitchell-Embry
September 2, 2009
The Mitchell family would like to send their deepest condolences out to the Ashley family during your time of bereavement.
Our prayer for the family - "May the peace of God give you rest during your time of grief." Our thoughts and prayers will definately be with you!
September 2, 2009
I will miss Tony riding his bike on North Ave, at McDonalds and Family Fare. He was allways there. He will be missed.
LINDA PATTERSON
September 2, 2009
I AM VERY SORRY GOR THE LOST IN I PRAY FOR THE ASHLEY FAMILY GOD BLESS LINDA PATTERSON
LINDA STEVENS
September 2, 2009
TONY, WHAT A JOY IT WAS TO MEET YOU, YOU MADE MY DAY AT THE HOSPICE RESIDENCE. I LOVED COMING IN AND TALKING TO YOU.
GOD BLESS, LINDA STEVENS
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