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ASH, Robert, Sr. ROBERT L. ASH, SR. Mr. Robert L. Ash, Sr. age 90 of Smyrna, passed away Monday, November 12th. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 16th at Smyrna First Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Kimmel and Rev. Chuck Allen officiating. Interment will be in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Cobb County lost one of its most respected educators with his passing. He was born in Telfair County on December 6, 1921 and died suddenly of cardiac arrest on November 12, 2012. Mr. Ash began his career in education after serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a teacher and basketball coach at Lawrenceville High School and after one year came to Fitzhugh Lee High School in 1947. He was there as teacher and basketball/baseball coach until the opening of Campbell High School where he assumed the same duties along with that of assistant principal in 1952. He was a successful coach taking numerous girls and boys teams to region championships and state tournaments. In 1954 Mr. Ash moved to Monroe, GA becoming principal of Monroe Area High School. He served there for 11 years and then came back to Cobb County as Principal of Campbell High School in 1965. His career in education spanned 43 years, 33 of which were as a high school principal. Mr. Ash was recognized as Principal of the Year in 1987 by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. He retired in 1987. One of his proudest accomplishments was seeing the success of students who came through his schools and being a mentor to many educational professionals. Mr. Ash was proud of his career in education, but his greatest love was his church and family. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Smyrna and spoke often of his love for their music programs and his Sunday School involvement. He was especially fond of participating in the Men's Prayer Group each week. He loved his family and was dedicated to his wife of 67 years, Carolyn Lord Ash, who preceded him in death in 2011. Mr. Ash took special joy in family gatherings at which he always took time to bring comments of faith and inspiration. A long time resident of Smyrna, Mr. Ash was the son of Mr. & Mrs. A. W. Ash of Jefferson. Robert L. Ash, Sr. is survived by son Robert L. Ash Jr. and wife Lynn, daughter Karen Frost and husband Eddie, grandchildren Laurie Beard (Brett) Julie Wilkie (Wes), Andrew Ash, Emily Bodden (Scott) Lindsey Mitchell (Bradford), Hannah Frost, great grandchildren, Bryson and Ashlyn Beard, Max Wilkie, Sawyer Bodden and Betsy Mitchell, sister Jean Gruhn of Gainesville, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Smyrna. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 P.M. Thursday, November 15th at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna (770)435-4467.
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George Branton
November 8, 2025
Mr. Ash was a good man and a good influence to the Campbell High School students. As we get older, it's hard to see our friends and mentors pass.
George Branton
November 8, 2024
Mr. Ash was a good man and a fair principal. I know his family misses him greatly.
Barbara Scott
November 26, 2012
I worked with Mr. Ash for 17 years as school secretary at Campbell High and I know he will be sorely missed. A fine, respected educator and person. I send my sympathy to his family.
November 19, 2012
Mr. Ash was my principal at Campbell High from 70-74. He was such a wonderful fair man and he will be missed. He was such a good role model to us all. My heart felt prayers go out to his family at this time.
Julie Reynolds Mayran
Lake Oconee, GA
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Joanne Malcom
November 17, 2012
I am sorry for your lost. Mr Ash was my principle at Monroe High. I don't think anyone who knew him, ever forgets him. One does not think about their school days without thinking of Mr. Ash. I know he will be missed by all those who loved him.
November 17, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ned Castleberry
your neighbor, Beverly
November 17, 2012
Prayerfully thinking of all of you during this sorrowful time.(John 6:40)
Walter E. Stewart, D.D.S.
November 16, 2012
Mr. Ash was my principal @ Monroe High School 1955-'58. I remember him as very pleasant and very fair to all the students in our school. He played an important role in the success of my life. I will never forget him.
Cindy (Roan) Alvarado
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family in this time or sorrow. The world has lost a truly inspirational man. I was blessed to be at Campbell High during his tenure. It is with the fondest memories that I think of this GREAT man. Be comforted knowing that he is with the LORD and in a much better place than we are. Class of 1977 Campbell High School
November 16, 2012
Uncle Bob and my daddy were brothers and best friends. I will never forget the entertaining stories of them growing up together.
They always made me laugh and smile. Uncle Bob was a very
special man who touched many lives.
When I moved to Atlanta, I know he was instrumental in helping
me get a teaching job in Cobb County. For this I will be forever
grateful.
Bobby and Karen have lost a wonderful father. The legacy he is leaving them is one to be cherished.
My prayers are with Bobby, Karen and the rest of their
families.
Much Love,
Jean Ash McNeal
Donna Harris
November 15, 2012
Mr. Ash was a great principal and educator, and I really respected him. My prayers go to his family.
CHS Class of 1981
Carolyn (Fountain) Stephens
November 15, 2012
Mr. Ash was my principal when I started first grade at Fitzhugh Lee in 1951 and then my uncle Carlos had him as principal at Campbell for the first graduation in 1952. I was one of the mascots for that graduation. I remember him better from later years when he attended my church, Fellowship Baptist, and when my brother, Dennis Fountain, had him as principal in high school. He always seemed very pleasant. He was a good man and from what I saw, he set a very good example in his personal life and was well respected in the community. I know he touched a lot of lives, especially young people, and will be missed by many.
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss.
Bobby and Jenny Tanner
Linda Prather Chandler, MHS 1957
November 15, 2012
I think of Mr. Ash so very often. He was our principal at Monroe High School. I especially, with respect, think of him when I see people walking on the left and not on the right side of the hall! He was a very good principal, and a good friend.
Debra Grier
November 15, 2012
Sending love and prayers to your family. You were a great presence. We will miss you.
RIP
May Fisch Davis
November 15, 2012
Mr. Ash was a great principal at Campbell during my years, he commanded respect, set high expectations and was respected by us all. Thank you for your years of dedication to students everywhere. God Bless.
Doug Gorman
November 15, 2012
Mr. Ash was a good man and a truly fine principal. Our class (1968) always seemed to collectively appreciate the role he played in our lives and his continued interest in our welfare many years after his official capacity was concluded. Visiting with him years later he gave you the sense that you were his favorite class without actually saying it. We felt appreciated and loved and for that we thank you.
George Branton
November 14, 2012
You will be remembered fondly as a great educator.
Ira Wayne Miller
November 14, 2012
Fine man and an outstanding principal. God bless him and his family.
Dennis Fountain
November 14, 2012
Mr. Ash had a very positive impact on me personally and several members of my family. I admired him for his dedication to his job, and the the excellent example he was of a leader, educator, Christian, husband and father. A very good man.
Dennis Fountain CHS Class of 1968
Lane Brooks
November 14, 2012
Thank you Mr. Ash. RIP
CHS, Class of 1988
Tammy and Chuck Brannon
November 14, 2012
He was a great principal during our time at CHS. Always friendly and seemed to truly care about the students.
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. ASh was a wonderful person, that took comfort in knowing how much he helped others. The educational world lost a very special teacher when he retired. Now all of those who knew and loved him have a very big loss.
dawna moran
November 14, 2012
My prayers go out to the family. We lost a wonderful friend who went out of his way to help everyone who entered his life. Mr. Ash will be deeply missed. We must remember that he is in a better place with the wife he loved for 67 memorable years. God bless.
November 14, 2012
Mr. Ash was a fine gentleman and respected by his students. Prayers of comfort go out to his family during their time of loss.
Jackie McCall Loudin
Class of 1981
Valerie Weber Akin
November 14, 2012
My sympathies to Mr Ash's family. What a full life he had!
CHS, class of 1986
Ray Hicks
November 14, 2012
Bobby,Karen, I know you will miss your father but he is in a better place. He gave me my first break and I will Cherish his Memories forever.
Mitzi Pondant/Sheedy
November 14, 2012
So sorry for you loss. He spent his life in service to others. It was a true honor to have him for a Principal.
Class of 1981
Jackie Grable
November 14, 2012
My brothers Doyle & Raymond Smith played basketball for Coash Ash at Fitzhugh Lee. He was also principal for my sons the Vanderlips at Campbell. He was a kind and considerate person and we all loved him. Jackie Smith Vanderlip Grable
dawna moran
November 14, 2012
My prayers go out to the family. We lost a wonderful friend who went out of his way to help everyone who entered his life. Mr. Ash will be deeply missed. We must remember that he is in a better place with the wife he loved for 67 memorable years. God bless.
November 14, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.
Suzie Reece Fitzpatrick
November 14, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Angela Hunt Oliver
November 14, 2012
He is such a part of my memories of growing up in Monroe. He was a mentor and supporter as principal at MAHS and I will never forget those days. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember and celebrate his life.
November 14, 2012
What a GREAT man he was. I send my deepest Sympathy to the family.
It was a honor to have him as a Principal.
Melanie (Hartness) Reeves
Class of 1983 Campbell High School
Cindy Morris
November 14, 2012
I was so blessed to be a student at Campbell when Mr. Ash was principal. He was one of a kind! He was also a dear friend to my parents. Thanks to his family for sharing this wonderful man with us and we will keep you in our prayers during this time.
November 14, 2012
Please know that we are thinking of your family during this time.
Beth (Brooks) and Harold Patrick
MACH class of 1965 & 1964
Randell and Janice Rowe
November 14, 2012
So interesting to read his accomplishments. His legacy will last forever for MAHS graduates.
William Still
November 14, 2012
Thinking of you and your family.
P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )
November 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 14, 2012
Sorry fir the loss of your dear loved one rest assure that Robert is at peace under. GODs care, Revelatiin21:3-4
Johnsons
November 14, 2012
Our condolences to the Ash family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with the loss. - 2 Corintians 1:3,4
November 13, 2012
Mr.Ash a GREAT Man !You are Loved and will be me missed by SO many!
Debbie Holcomb
November 13, 2012
I feel truly blessed to have been one of many students at Campbell (1974) who benefited from his positive influence. Prayers for the entire family.
Carmichael Funeral Homes
November 14, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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