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Rudolph Ashton Obituary
Mr. Ashton served in the Navy during World War II and was a tax attorney for Reynolds Metals Company.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Audrae C. Ashton of the home; two sons, Rudolph A. Ashton III and wife, Joanne, of New Bern and James J. Ashton and wife, Linda, of Raleigh; and three grandchildren, Alex Ashton of Greensboro, Erin Ashton of Greenville and Jennifer Ashton of Raleigh.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Cedarfield Retirement Community in Richmond, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sheltering Arms Hospital, Donations, 8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
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Jane Liehmann
March 2, 2009
My Uncle Rudy is here no more. I am so glad my sister Kay and I had a visit with him a couple of years ago. He lives in our memory (and in some special photos).
Shannon Brooks
February 13, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Steve Tyson
February 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all family members during this difficult time.
mike gabay
February 4, 2009
Jim, I am sorry to learn of your dads passing.
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