Dr. Franklin B. Ashley

My dear brother-in-law is missed as much today as ever. He will forever be in many people's hearts. The mold was broken and no one can ever take his place.

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Ashley teach me my senior year in high school. He was the student teacher assigned to Mrs. Boozer at Newberry High School. He made Shakespeare and every other lesson interesting for all of us. I also had the pleasure of having his father teach me in college and of knowing his family. He was so talented even then. I was sorry to hear of his passing. It is a loss for his local community and all of South Carolina and beyond. He is missed.

With our love and sympathy , Bill and Marcia

Wow, I knew he was talented but not this talented. He will be missed.
Fondly, Gary and Linda Frank - FL former members of Sunrise Church

Dottie,
Mic and I are so sorry to hear this news. Franklin was such a great spirit, and I know from all you told me how much energy he put into teaching and sharing his love for the arts and his community. We are keeping you in our prayers. Love, Susan

Dottie, I am so sorry to hear of the news of Franklin's passing. You are in our prayers as we offer you and your family our sincere condolences.

I had the pleasure of being a student of Dr. Ashley at USC in the late 70's. Dr. Ashley is one of the few professors that had a profound impact on my education. He was such a passionate educator and the love for what he did was evident everyday in the classroom.
As I continue in my 35th year of education, I can only hope that I display to my students the love and passion for teaching that Dr. Ashley so genuinely displayed each and everyday. Thoughts and prayers to the family. R.I.P. Dr....