William Ashendorf

William Herbert Ashendorf CHARLOTTE - William Herbert Ashendorf, 72, died at home in Charlotte on July 29, 2012, after battling cancer. Bill was born on Nov. 17, 1939, in Atlanta Ga., the son of Rosalie and Isaac Ashendorf. The family soon moved to Charlotte, where Bill started school. He graduated from Myers Park High School in 1957, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961, and the UNC School of Law in 1964. After serving in the US Army Reserves Judge Advocate General Corps, he began his law practice in Charlotte. In 1966, he married Linda Cabot. Their son, Jay, was born in 1968. After his mother's death in 1981, Bill joined his family's business, Southern Watch Supply Co., Inc. Years later, he opened a Sports Fantasy franchise in uptown Charlotte, a business that fit perfectly with his lifelong love of sports and sports apparel. After the family sold Southern Watch Supply, he semi-retired, while still practicing law. Bill was active in the Charlotte community. He served as president of the congregation of Temple Israel, as a board member of the Charlotte Coliseum Authority, and on many other local boards and groups. One of his proudest achievements in later life was helping found the Myers Park High School Alumni Association. The Mustangs, especially the Class of 1957, and the Tar Heels were among his biggest passions. He also had a lifelong love of music. He had a remarkable ear and could pick out virtually any song on practically any instrument. He was especially fond of the guitar and the harmonica. He also loved to tell a good "story" (that's joke to the rest of us) and had a vast reservoir of puns and one-liners. He had a kind soul and maintained lifelong bonds with many of his high school and college friends. He never met a child or dog who didn't love him. Bill was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his son Jay, daughter-in-law Erin, and beloved grandchildren, Lily and Isaac, all of Charlotte; his sister, Deane Boxer of Charlotte; his uncle Joe Ashendorf of Memphis, Tenn.; aunt Doris Citron of Tucson, Ariz.; aunt Sylvia Benrimo of Boston, Mass.; a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and cousins, whom he loved; and his granddog, Hershey. The family wishes to thank Hospice, especially Raven Sherrill, Chandra Ruotolo, and Julie Wirtel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Rd., with burial at The Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Ave. J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care-Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204; Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206; or to the charity of the donor's choice.