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Maya Duncan
July 15, 2025
I miss you after these years. You were a safe place for me. Life was hard. You took me in like a little sister and always checked on me. Gave my brother a friend when he had to leave all his. My sister a nice welcome to a new life and high school. I am glad I had you in mine for such a short time.
Jaime Calandro Kaseman
July 6, 2003
Dear Faris Family,
Ashley was one of the first people I met when I started at Parkwood back in 1994. I had just moved to NC, but he made me feel right at home. He was such a lovable and wonderful guy. He made me smile again after being so sad from having to leave all my friends behind. I feel very lucky for having had the chance to know him. Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss.
Ritchie Steele McCall
June 24, 2003
Melvin and Grace - I am so sorry about the loss of your son. We will
be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ritchie Steele McCall
Carol S. Grier
June 23, 2003
Am so saddened by the news of Ashley's death. Such a tragedy! You all are in my prayers.
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James McGavran
June 23, 2003
Dear members of Ashley's family;
Like the others who have written I was glad to know Ashley. He took a class with me just this Spring, and in a class of 120 he stood out as someone who was working hard to take charge of his learning and his life. I admired him and I miss him very much.
I wanted to let you know that several of his professors here at UNC Charlotte are sending a contribution to the diabetes council as requested in Ashley's obituary.
With all best wishes as you struggle to cope with this terrible loss--
James McGavran
Elizabeth Miller
June 22, 2003
Dear Melvin,
Your tragedy exceeds anything that I could imagine. As the mother of an only child, you have my deepest sympathy. Casey is 20 now and a rising junior at Appalachian. Every day, I am thankful that she is alive - but now am reminded from your experience, how fragile life is. Mom and Dad are fine. Craig and I are retired and I keep in touch with Carol Steele Grier and Mary Ellen. If you get this message, please let me know your contact info.
I know that your son will stay in your memory forever.
With fond memories of our childhood together and your wonderful Mom and Ms. Lois!
Warm personal regards,
Izzy 704-364-2125
Melanie Cooper
June 21, 2003
I was sad to hear of Ashley's passing. I worked with him on and off for three years at Rafferty's restaurant and can still see him begging for tables with that big smile on his face. He was always a great person to be around and I am sure that he will be missed by many. To his family and wife, I hope you all know what a great person he was and realize that no one will ever forget the impact he made on their lives.
With my deepest sympathy.
Melanie Cooper
tony jackson
June 21, 2003
To Ashley's parents and Dori,
I was away and only just returned to hear this devastating news. Ashley was a student in two of my English classes at UNCC, a fiction-writing and a film course. I feel sure no teacher could forget having him as a student. I remember being clearly struck by the fact that Ashley, as what we call a non-traditional student, was going through the experience of loving the challenge of learning. Since some time ago I was a non-traditional student myself (which is to say older than most of the rest of the students in any given class), I knew just how he was feeling. He had this sense of being amazed by what there was to be learned in a classroom, and I'm sure he was that way about the rest of the world as well. That's why no teacher could forget him. It's a terrible, terrible thing to have happened. I wish you all the best in dealing with this loss and hope that somehow you may yet draw something positive from it.
erick hailey
June 14, 2003
TO THE FARIS FAMILY AND DORI I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT WE SERVE AN ALMIGTHY GOD THROUGH HIS GRACE AND MERCY WE ARE SAVED ALL THOUGH ASHLEY HAS GONE ON TO BE WITH OUR SAVIOUR AND KING I GRANT U ALL PEACE AND TO KNOW THAT HE IS STILL WITH US I RECALL THE DAYS OF "FARIS" WHICH I ALWAYS CALLED HIM AT PWHS OR DRIVING THROUGH WAXHAW AND SEEING HIM OUT AND ABOUT AT RAFFERTYS RES. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U AND ALWAYS WILL BE MAY GOD BLESS U AND KEEP U 4EVER IN HIS LOVING ARMS AMEN.
Candy McKenzie
June 11, 2003
Dear Grace, Melvin, and Dorie
I am devastated of the loss of Ashley. He had always been a great kid. I remember him as a small child sitting in church never missing a Sunday. I admire both of you so much for raising such a fine son. I had the pleasure last summer of talking to Ashley at the Coffee Shop. I talked to him the day before he flew to Bulgaria to meet his future inlaws. He was so excited. I hate I have never met Dorie. She must be wonderful for Ashley to have fallen in love with her. May God give you comfort and peace in the months to come. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Candy McKenzie
Rhonda Holmes-Taylor
June 11, 2003
I am deeply saddened by Ashley's passing. I met him when I moved from Kentucky to Charlotte for 6 months. I had the pleasure of working with him at Rafferty's and experiencing his charismatic personality. He was such a wonderful guy, and a one of a kind. I did not know anyone in Charlotte when I moved there but he was always nice and very helpful. I know he will be so very missed.
Cynthia Wright-Howie
June 11, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Faris,
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you both and your family. I can't imagine what or how I would feel if I was to lose a child of mine, I have two around Ashley's age. I did not know Ashley personnally, but my daughter Meaghan did and she spoke very highly of him. Please take solice in knowing that he is with the Lord.
Kristi Seamon
June 11, 2003
I met Ashley at Camp Grier in 1989. We wrote to each other for a little over a year, but then lost touch. My heart just sank Sunday morning when I heard his name on the news. This is such a tragic accident and my deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family. I only knew him at 13, but I know he was a great man. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristi
Maria Simpson
June 10, 2003
I never knew Ashley that well. It is his wife, Dori, that has been one of the most important people in my life since we met at Wingate many years ago. I remember when she and Ashley first met. She told me all about him and I can remember the excitement she expressed when they began dating. I knew she found something so special in him. Just the day before Ashley's death she spoke of him in such endearing terms that I put my ahnd over my heart and sighed. Now to see her hurting, and to imagine that kind of loss for her as well as the family, has moved my spirit in a way I can't really describe. I'm somewhere between sorrow and praise. I praise God that everything between them was right, nothing left unsaid, no regets. If they had known the situation that was going to take place, I can't imagine there would be anything more they could do for each other than to love the way they did. And for that I give praise. I hope that everyone who knew Ashley and Dori and their families are blessed with the comfort and warmth of the Lord. I pray that his presence will always be recognized in the smallest ways so that we know he is still here and maybe even watching over us and guiding us with an angel's hand.
Sherry Spivey
June 10, 2003
To the family of Ashley:
I was so sorry to hear of Ashley's passing. I just met him a little over a week ago in our English Lit class at UNCC. He seemed like such a nice young and intelligent man. I would have liked knowing him better.
Sincerely,
Sherry Spivey
God Bless You All
Kyndra Billingsley Hill
June 10, 2003
When I think back on those carefree days from middle and high school, I can see the laughter and happiness that Ashley brought to us all. I am so sorry for the tragic loss of such a good hearted person. There is only one way to get through this time and that is through God's Love and Grace. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Ashley will be so missed but we all have great memories that we will always hold on to.
James Finley
June 10, 2003
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your son on friday night.I,also was at the concert with my 14 year old grandson, who wanted me to take him.
I will think long and hard about taking him back.No words can surely
express my sadness for you at a time like this.From what I have read,he was a very special friend to so many people.God bless you.
Brian Kingbird
June 10, 2003
My thoughts and prayers go to Ashley's entire family. As someone who went to school with him from Waxhaw Elementary to Parkwood High, I'll always have great memories of times together in and out of class with Ashley.
Pete Pfister
June 9, 2003
The Faris's and Doria,
I simply new him as "Pharaoh". To me he was all things that were good and to be around him was always a blessing. A sense of pleasure, charm, levity, intelligence, and wit were bestowed upon him and he continuously handed them out as if he had them stored away in a special grab bag. He was extremely loved and he will be extremely missed. A strong portion of me and my life and I can say the lives of others are in a debt of character due to Ashley. You are indelible in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete Pfister
Ron and Betty Collins
June 9, 2003
Our condolences and deepest felt
sympathies. We are so very sorry
for your loss. You are in our
prayers.
Jay Jacoby
June 9, 2003
To the Faris Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Ashley's death. Ash was a student in my English class last fall. He was a pleasure to work with and helped to enrich our class with his thoughtful insights. I hope that the family will find strength and comfort in your memories. With deep condolences,
Jay Jacoby
Sheron Dinnoo
June 9, 2003
Dori,
Please accept my condolences. I don't know if anything that I say or do will bring any comfort to you but know that my thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do to please do not hesitate to call me.
Connie Rothwell
June 9, 2003
My hopes for peace and comfort are with you. I was Ashley's advisor in the English Dept. at UNC Charlotte. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with him. May loving memories ease you. Connie Rothwell
Joan Waldron
June 9, 2003
I was in Ashley's English class last semester, and will always remember him as one of the sweetest, nicest guys I have ever met. We talked a lot about getting into law school (I loaned him a book with all the most recent info on the schools), and I remember him proudly telling me about Doriana's studies. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley's entire family, and I pray that they will find comfort and strength in knowing that Ashley had so many friends who loved him. While my heart is so heavy over his loss, I will be thinking of him with fond memories whenever I step on campus. May God bless you all.
Linda Greene
June 9, 2003
Melvin and Grace: Please know that you are in my sympathy and in my heart; I've thought of you both often over the years and am so sorry for your loss. With much Christian love, Linda S Greene
Christiane Bongartz
June 9, 2003
Faris Family
My condolences on the loss of Ashley. He impressed me as a student with astute thinking and willingness to do so 'out-of-the-box.' He will be missed.
Malcolm and Carol McLaughlin
June 9, 2003
Melvin, Grace and Doriana:
Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. No words can express our heartfelt sadness for your loss. With sincere sympathy,
The McLaughlins
Keith Wilson
June 8, 2003
Grace, so very, very sorry for your tragic loss. I think there can be no greater pain in life than the loss of a child. I will pray that Jesus helps you through this most difficult period.
Emily Wilson
June 8, 2003
I am deeply sorry to have heard of your loss and send my deepest sympathies to you and Mr. Faris.
Richard, Nicki and Carson Jones
June 8, 2003
Faris Family,
Ashley worked with Richard and I at Rafferty's on and off for the past 6 years. He always knew how to make us laugh and made work a lot more fun. He came to our wedding and we all had a blast. He lived life to the fullest enjoying every minute and we enjoyed the limited time we shared with him. You are all in our hearts and prayers!!
Nicki Richard and Carson Jones
Kim
June 8, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to college with Ash and often saw him around. He was always such a sweet guy. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
ODELL AND FAYE LAWRENCE
June 8, 2003
MELVIN AND GRACE:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR BROKEN AND SAD HEARTS.
WITH OUR LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
ODELL & FAYE
Malin Pereira
June 8, 2003
To Ashley's family: I send my condolences on your loss. Ashley was one of our English majors at UNC Charlotte, and I'm sure he will be missed.
Louise Shaver
June 8, 2003
Melvin and Grace I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my prayers and heart. Lou and Neal and Whitney Shaver
Mike & Amy Helms
June 8, 2003
Melvin & Grace,
Our hearts go out to your family. We will hold you close in our prayers.
June Plyler
June 8, 2003
Melvin & Grace,
You are in my Thoughts & Prayers.
June W. Plyler
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