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Harry ASHE Obituary
Harry was a very active member of Gloucester Point Baptist Church for 50 years and the Men's Bible Class. He was one of the founders of the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Harry retired from Cheatham Annex in 1972, and along with his wife working beside him everyday they have operated Ashe's Nursery for more than 55 years. Harry's green thumb and expertise in plants and flowers have been the delight of many homes and special occasions over the past years. He was a simple soft spoken man with high moral values who enjoyed music, especially bluegrass and a good conversation. He was a good friend and a man of honesty and integrity. He will be dearly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever.
His mother, Flossie Williams Ashe; father, Harry T. Ashe Sr.; and brother, William Rowe preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Catherine Belvin Ashe; son, Thomas Ashe and wife, Paulette; granddaughter, Melissa Ashe; grandson, Ryan Ashe and wife, Amy; great-grandchild, Alex Insley; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Ray Goude Jr. and Dr. Paul Garber will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Gloucester Point Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Gloucester Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
The family would like to thank Frances Jenkins for her loving care, kindness and support she has given to Harry and his family.
In Harry's memory contributions may be given to: Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 9, Bena, VA 23018 or Gloucester Point Baptist Church, P. O. Box 305, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry ASHE
Yvonne Adams
December 14, 2010
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of Harry. He was such a wonderful and kind friend to my Uncle John Tillage as well as many others. May God bless you and give you His peace.
Beth DeHardit Richardson
December 10, 2010
To Mrs. Ashe and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Summers will never be the same.
December 10, 2010
May God watch over the family in this time of great loss and sorrow.
Thinking of the family, God bless.
Catherine(kitty)Martin
LARRY FOWLER
December 9, 2010
CATHERINE, TOMMY,PAULETTE, MELISSA, RYAN, WE JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT HOW SORRY TO HEAR OF HARRY'S PASSING. BUT YOU KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH ALL OF THE ANGELS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, LARRY AND PAT FOWLER
David Paddock (NASA)
December 9, 2010
Hello, I've worked with the amazing Melissa for many years now.
I'm sorry for your sadness and missing him, especially during this season. My belief is that we need not worry about him, but I do hope that your family's grief is offset by warm stories and gatherings filled with laughter, as his parting gift! God bless you all.
donna green weisiger
December 9, 2010
Dearest Catherine and Tommy
Cousin Debbie (Uncle Bob and Aunt Carol's youngest) called me this am and told me of Harry's death. He was a wonderful man and as a previous note said, enjoyed a good conversation. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Harry's life and share memories. Will stop by on my next visit to Gloucester Point.
Anna May & John Olmsted
December 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Benson Notargiacomo
December 8, 2010
Dear Aunt Catherine, Tommy, Paulette, Melissa and Ryan: I was very sorry to hear the news about Uncle Harry, but I'm glad we were all blessed with his presence for such a long time. I know you will take comfort from your memories...it's what we do when we lose those we love. I'll be thinking about you all. Love Amy
Kevin Wilson
December 8, 2010
Harry will be deeply missed in the community for being a friend to all he met, his jokes and laughter, his stories of days past and community spirit. To Tommy and family I was sorry to hear of your loss as our thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 8, 2010
Dear Mrs. Ashe, Tommy and family,
I'm sorry to hear that Harry died. I have many fond memories of talking with him about gardening and such. I'm also sorry that I cannot attend the funeral to pay my last respects as I have to be away. Best wishes, your former next door neighbor, Jeff Shields
Steve, Heather, and Walker Schott
December 8, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless!
December 8, 2010
I have lots of memories of Harry. He was such a wonderful and cheerful person. He loved to talk and ask about family members.
May you find peace and comfort in these difficult days you face.
Keep the memories in your heart and he will always be near.
God Bless,
Peggy williams Douglas
Hayes, Va
Tammy Shackelford
December 8, 2010
Many years ago, 36 or so, Harry and Catherine use to drive the rescue squad, I was in a Body Cast and had to come home from the hospital and go back to the doctor in that rescue squad. The day the cast came off, they stopped by Hardee's in Grafton and bought me lunch, I will never forget their kindness and there was not an Azelea around my house that didn't come from their nursery. God bless both and my heart and prayers go with Harry and stay here with Catherine.
Paul Sexton
December 8, 2010
Tommy and Family,
I am sorry to hear abou you Dad. He reminded me so much of my Dad. The great stories, compassionate words for others, subtle jokes, all characterized who he was. I really enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed by everyone that know him.
Gregory & Susan Jenkins
December 8, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
Larry & Megan Fowler and Family
December 8, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ashe was a wonderful man. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
CHARLIE ,BERNICE AND ANTHONY HAYWOOD
December 8, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
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