Earl T. Ashmore

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Earl T. Ashmore, passed away August 12, 2007 doing what he loved - golfing! Earl leaves behind his adult children: son, Tillman W. Ashmore (Imelda); daughter, Madonna Nakoma Ashmore; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Alexander. Earl also leaves behind the most precious person he ever met, his beautiful wife, the love of his life, Phyllis S. Ashmore. Earl served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam war and then devoted over 40 yrs. of his professional life to the service and protection of his fellow man. He retired as a Detective/Juvenile Officer for the Charleston, Ill., Police Dept., after a 28 year career. Earl relocated to Arizona where he retired after an 11 year career as an Investigator for various state and county agencies. Earl was completing his professional working life as a criminal justice instructor for the High-Tech Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a Shriner for over 30 years and member of El Zaribah of Phoenix. Earl chose to be cremated and have his ashes sent to the Charleston Masonic Lodge 35, where a Masonic Burial Ritual will be performed at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Immediately thereafter, his ashes will be spread over his mother and father's graves, located just outside of Noble. Earl lived his professional life according to The Will of Mr. Valiant-For-Truth from "Bunyans" Pilgrims Progress: "My sword I give to him that will succeed me in my pilgrimage and my courage and skill to him that can get it. My works and scars I carry with me to be a witness for me that I have fought his battles who now will be my rewarder. So he passed over and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side..." No donations or flowers please. Earl was a very private individual, who simply requested that his friends, acquaintances, colleagues and students always attempt to show respect for their fellow man, in his memory. A memorial service was observed Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Phoenix. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.