Ray Adam Ash- Former Crescent City resident, Ray Adam Ash, 79, died November 12, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Ash was born May 17, 1934, in Oak Hill, Florida to Iris Bliss and Mary Iva L. Ash. Mr. Ash served in the United States Army 508th Paratroopers in 1954 and retired from Halifax Hospital Daytona Beach as a painter. Mr. Ash was committed to and loved his family, loved nature and his pets. He is preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Sharon, and daughter Tami Jo Mason. He is survived by his children Tina Nolen (Holly Hill),Shara Ash (Ormond Beach), Bruce Ash (Southport) and RayAnn Harper (Pierson). He had nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A brother Ron Ash (Lakeland) and a sister Kathryn Bray (Ormond Beach). A heartfelt thank you to all the caregivers from Haven Hospice in Palatka Florida and to Jack Salmans of Ormond Beach for their loving care. A memorial service will be held in honor of Ray on Friday, November 22 at 6:00 pm at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home in Ormond Beach. More for information please visit volusiamemorialfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to Havens Hospice.
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I am very sorry for your loss. Please gain comfort in reading God's word the Bible. As you read you will see how much God care for you and your family at this time of sorrow. James 4:8
November 22, 2013
Shara,
Susan and I are sorry for your loss.
Amanda's mom, and grandma
Pat Pasternak
November 21, 2013
Our condolences to your family
Jimmy & Caj Pinero
November 21, 2013
My condolences to the family. Years ago , we were neighbors
On ridgewood ave. about 1953. I was fortunate to know ray,and duke and Jim Patterson. We spent many hours playing basketball
At ormond elementary
Hank Cartwright
November 20, 2013
Tina, Shara, Bruce & Rayann, I had the greatest admiration for your Dad as a man, husband and father. He was a wonderful husband and father to all of you. Bruce, I particularly remember the day you came to our house all excited and exclaimed "I am now an Ash!" My thoughts are with each of you.
Marie Davis
November 20, 2013
Thank you Rayann for letting me spend time with a wonderful man before he went with Heavenly Father to a better place. Your family is blessed having him as your Father. As I am blessed with knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever.
Love always,
Margot Seefried
November 20, 2013
My condolences to the family. I grew up and went to school with Ray and his brother Ron.
And, I worked with Ray at the hospital for a while.
I know he will be missed. He was one of the really nice guys.
Bob Roberson
November 20, 2013
RayAnn, Barry, Jacob, Hillary and Hannah,
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of the Lord.
Diana Anderson
November 15, 2013
May those beautiful yesterday's always remain in your heart, and your sorrow gently fade away.
Vicki Bennit
November 15, 2013
Sandy Overla
November 15, 2013
Rest in peace now, eternal Love in the arms of your beloved Sharon.
Jacob Harper
November 14, 2013
Barb Lentz
November 14, 2013
Ray,
Was a very dear friend to us. There are so many thing we remember about him. We are so sorry for the family. He will be truly miss by many friends & his family. He love his family very much & they loved him. Our prayers are with them.
Linda & Carl Buchanan
November 14, 2013
Mary Kathryn Cowart
November 14, 2013
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