Leonard Lee Ashley

Leonard Lee Ashley obituary, Versailles, KY

Leonard Lee Ashley

Leonard Ashley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Leonard Lee Ashley, 73, husband of Cathy Williams Ashley of Versailles, Kentucky, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Ava Spradlin Ashley. Leonard was a graduate of Bryan Station High School of Lexington, Kentucky, and was employed as a computer operator. Leonard enjoyed working on electronics, boat riding and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James William Ashley.
Leonard will belovingly remembered by his wife, Cathy Williams Ashley, Versailles, brother, Rodney Dean Ashley, Versailles, nephews, Brannon Ashley, Charlestown, Indiana, James William Ashley, Lexington, Kentucky, Justin Crawford, niece, Pamela Crawford Tucker, and several cousins.
Memorial services will be held at and later date.
Friends and family are encouraged to leave messages of condolences and memories on Leonard's tribute page.
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