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Christopher Ashley Obituary
January 10, 1972 - May 13, 2021
MARION, Va.
Christopher Lee Ashley, age 49, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va.
Chris was born in Michigan and was preceded in death by his daughter, Christy Ashley; grandson, Noah Ashley; father, Roger Lee Ashley Sr.; father-in-law, Daniel Sutphin. He was the supervisor of the milling crew at W & L Construction and had worked there for over 30 years. Chris attended Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church, loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and his old Chevy Chevelle. Chris was one of the hardest working men you would ever meet and would always lend a hand to whomever needed it.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Ashley; mother, Brenda Spradlin Ashley; children, Christin Ashley, Brandon (Hope) Ashley, Brian (Sheryl) Ashley, Angel (William) Lamie; brothers, Derek Ashley, Roger Lee (Tommie) Ashley Jr.; grandchildren, Maelynn, Brantley, Bryce, Gracie, Daniel, Kyson; nephews, Kaiden and Drake; niece, Rylee. Chris is also survived by his best friend, Frank Bowman and many other special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 until 7 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Blevins Cemetery in Whitetop, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home for the procession to the cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the Ashley family.
Bradley's Funeral Home
938 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
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Jimmy Davidson
May 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss of Chris I have knew Chris for years even before I came to work at W&L he was always nice to me and he always had smile on his face hes going to be missed so much .... rest in peace O bud!!
Carla Montgomery
May 18, 2021
Diana, Mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanette and Carla Montgomery
Chris Hawks
May 18, 2021
so sorry for your loss W and L will never be the same our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family may GOD give you peace and comfort during this time
Matthew Blevins
May 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Holland
May 17, 2021
Diana, I was so sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved Chris. Please know that my thoughts are with you and Christin during this difficult time; Hold on to their memories and know that they are always with you.
Teressa Whitely
May 17, 2021
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I pray that God will bring you and your family comfort and peace Dianna.
Julie Cregger Smith
May 17, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss!
Melissa Gwyn
May 17, 2021
No doubt you're in Heaven and have been granted your angel wings. Fly high cousin. Just know that I love you.
Larry Osborne
May 16, 2021
Chris im going to miss you so much .Not only a great boss but a better friend .Rest in Peace
Bo buchanan
May 16, 2021
So sorry love ya all no buchana
Sandy Gross
May 16, 2021
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Tim & Sandy (Gross) Cline
Melissa Gwyn
May 16, 2021
Chris, you will be missed in so so many ways. But you're in a better place, "Heaven." I love and miss you cousin.
Jeff and Carol Shuler
May 16, 2021
Jeff and I are so very sorry for you loss! Chris was a very fine young man, he will be missed by so many!!! Hugs and lots prayers! Until we meet again!!
Cindy (Pruitt) Bowman
May 16, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing, he was such a great guy. I never seen him without a smile on his face.
Sending prayers for all.
Nancy Brooks
May 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Rita/ Boot Pennington
May 15, 2021
He was a wonderful caring person.When my son passed he made the trip to WHITETOP to make sure I was ok. That meant so much to me. I wish I had told him how much I loved and appreciated him.
Chris I do love you I never will forget your smile!
Mr and Mrs Rick Van Ness
May 15, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robin Nichols
May 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Chris was always very nice and a smiling face in school. I know he will be missed by many.
Della Sauls
May 15, 2021
I’m so so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
Andrew Sawyers
May 15, 2021
I looked forward to every fall seeing and working alongside Chris and his crew paving the streets of wytheville. He will truly be missed.
Joyce Sexton
May 15, 2021
I could not have asked for a better neighbor, if I had handpicked the entire family. My heart broke when I heard the news and my heart goes out to every family member. I pray for God to wrap His strong loving arms around each of you during this very difficult time. God bless all of you. We don't understand why these things happen, but we will someday. I'm praying for you.
James Garrett
May 15, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin and Sabrina Eller
May 15, 2021
I know we didn't get to hangout like we used to but I still thought of you as one of my best friends and I will miss you buddy until we meet again, love you brother.
Helen Goodman
May 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss April Warf
Randy White
May 15, 2021
He was a good boss and friend sure will miss him
Lynn Soos
May 15, 2021
My condolences and prayers for the family
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