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Charles Ashley Obituary
He was a loving husband of 56 years and was "Papa Charlie" to a family to which he devoted his life.
Mr. Ashley was a member of Atlas Church of Christ. He was a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was a proud union member and served as International Representative for the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters, as well as former Business Manager for Plumbers & Pipefitters U.A. Local 760. He also developed and implemented the Local 760 Local and National Pension Funds and Health & Welfare.
His memory will live forever in the hearts of his family, including wife, Louise Canerday Ashley; sons, Freddie Ashley and wife Kathy, Billy Ashley and wife Shelia; daughter Alyssa "Cissy" and husband Bill Bole, Jr.; brothers, Bob Ashley (Ann), Johnny Ashley; grandchildren, Misty Ashley, Tamra McGee (Donnie), Kenny Ashley (Lauren), Trey Ashley (Hollie), Breanna Hood, Samuel Hood; great-grandchildren, Taylor Robbins, Noah Borden, Emry Ashley, Isabella Ashley; several nieces and nephews; and two special dogs, Champ & Blackjack "The Boys".
Pallbearers will be Selton Killen, Keith Huntley, Dale Barnett, Ricky Curbow, Lee Bratton, Jim Kasmeier, Terry McLaughlin and Ronnie Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Mayes and Bill Moore.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 6 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Greenview Memorial Chapel with a graveside funeral service following at 3 pm at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Brother Van Vansandt will be officiating.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses & staff of Southern Care Hospice, Dr. Lyman Mitchell, Jr. & staff and all friends & family for their love, prayers and support.
Arrangements by Greenview Funeral Home.
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Lois (Muns) Lefebvre
March 8, 2011
Louise, Freddie and Billy,
I just heard about the passing of Charles.
I am so sorry to hear this.
I have great memories of your Family while at Centerhill and with little Misty.
May god Bless each and everyone of you at this time of Loss.
Charles was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.
I love you all.
March 8, 2011
Freddie and family,I an sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. He was a friend to many. My sympathy goes out to you and all your family. I tried to call you but the number I have is incorrect.Please contact me.
Butch Reding
Hobbs, NM
Melanie (Kelley) Rogers
March 7, 2011
Tamra, Kenny, Trey, & the Ashley family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your family is in our prayers. Chad & Melanie Rogers & family
Joe Decker
March 7, 2011
I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and the whole family. I was honored to have known Charlie.
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Keith & Rhonda McGee
March 7, 2011
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
March 7, 2011
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
March 6, 2011
Louise, Wayne and I are so sorry to hear about Charles. We have some great memories of the time that we were together at the Center Hill congregation. You and your children are in our prayers. love, Wayne and Brenda Kilpatrick
Joe Whit Miller
March 6, 2011
I am a lot better off due to Charles Ashley's efforts as a Business Manager and UA Rep. Organized labor has lost a giant of a man.
Retired Steamfitter, Joe Whit Miller
Doug Patterson
March 6, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
March 5, 2011
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Charles. Louise, you and your family are in my prayers. I have always held a special place in my heart for the good times I spent at your house and with Cissy growing up. You and Charles were great teachers. Love, Rita Simpson Suggs
Amanda (Jaynes) Allison
March 5, 2011
So sorry for your loss. One thing that everyone knew was that Charles loved his family. Cherish the memories. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Deb DeLaMar
March 5, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Blessings be with the family and friends.
March 5, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My father, Robert Carl Goss, Jr. was a member of Local 760 for many years before he passed away in 1984.
Pamela Goss-Rotunda
St. Simons Island, GA
Brooke White
March 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about your father/grandfather...you're all in my thoughts and prayers..love you all, Brooke (Fowler) White
Jan Laurence
March 5, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
March 5, 2011
Billy and Freddie and all your family, I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed. If there is anything I can do let me know. Sammy Craft
John Richardson
March 5, 2011
Sorry for your loss
March 5, 2011
Sorry to hear about Charlie passing. We are at the beach and will miss the service but you are in our prayes. Your freinds her' Jim Stevensone at the beach said to say they miss you and are thinking about you
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