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Robert Ashcroft Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Cotten-Bratton Funeral Chapel. Burial: Poolville Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Ashcroft was born Dec. 19, 1913, in Weatherford and was a lifelong resident of Parker County. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1930 and Weatherford College in 1932. He retired as superintendent of mails from the Weatherford post office in 1966 and served as veterans service officer until 1976. He was a World War II veteran, serving overseas in France and Germany.
He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Poolville and a member of American Legion Post 163 and VFW Post 4646 and was a disabled veteran. He was a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors: Wife, Carolena Ashcroft of Poolville; stepsons, Kermit Smith and wife, Jan, and Foster SMith and wife, Anne, all of Poolville; sister, Carol Ann Wheat of Pharr; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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WILMA (ROGERS) BAZZELL
February 14, 2002
Lena although I have never met Bob I have known you all my life and I am sending a prayer up for you. May you have comfort in knowing God is at your side always. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wilma
Carolyn Seaberry Quinn
February 13, 2002
Carolina, Bob was an asset to his Church and Poolville. His presence will be missed. My thoughts are with you.
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