Charles Scott Ashworth

Charles Scott Ashworth obituary, Shelbyville, TN

Charles Scott Ashworth

Charles Ashworth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Family Funeral & Crematory Services, LLC - Smyrna on Feb. 23, 2026.
Charles Scott Ashworth, age 63, passed away 1/29/2026 at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville, TN, after a ten plus year battle with ALS.

Charles was born June 8, 1962, in Nashville, TN to Charles Ashworth and Jean Pewitt. He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, TN. Before his diagnosis, Charles worked at Haley's Tools/Stamping.

Charles is survived by his daughter Kayla (Austin) Woodall, and grandchildren Noah Garrard, Jonah Garrard, Brooklyn Woodall and Jameson Woodall. He is also survived by his brother William Pewitt.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Pewitt (Billy Pewitt), and father Charles Ashworth, and his brother Chris Ashworth.

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