Philip Keith Ashburn

Philip Keith Ashburn obituary, Kansas City, MO

Philip Keith Ashburn

Philip Ashburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home - Clinton on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Philip Keith Ashburn, 53, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born October 18, 1971 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Ralph Gerald Ashburn and Sheryl Marie (Calvert) Ashburn.

Phil was the family farm manager. He loved get togethers and was big on hugs. Everyone loved Phil. He was very complimentary of people. He always had a positive attitude, always finding good in any situation. Phil was eager to help wherever needed, especially when the kids needed entertained. He loved playing with the kids. He was genuine and pure hearted, never wanting anything in return. He would give you the shirt off his back, unless it was a Chiefs jersey or Mizzou Tigers jersey. He was a big time Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Tigers fan.

Surviving are his dad, Ralph G. Ashburn, Clinton, MO; one sister, Angela Mitchell (Charley), Clinton, MO; two nieces, Ashleigh Harrison (Quinten), Bullard, Texas and Kayla Toalson (Nick), Clinton, MO; and five great-nieces and nephews, Landriegh Harrison, Lynnox Harrison, LouElla-Kate Marie Harrison, Charli Reign Mitchell and Palmer Ash Toalson.

His mother Sheryl passed away the following day on July 24, 2025.

Joint graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

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