Raymond Davis Ashwell

Raymond Davis Ashwell obituary

Raymond Davis Ashwell

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Raymond Ashwell Obituary

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Raymond Davis Ashwell, 75 of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, August 9, 1950, a son of the late Davis Rudolph Ashwell and Abigail Girard Ashwell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jamie Ashwell.

He is survived by his wife, Galen Wilson Ashwell; his daughter, Meredith Ashwell; his son, Joseph Ashwell (Kathy); grandsons, Luke & Jake Ashwell; his twin brother, Robert Ashwell (Ellen) & brothers, Bill Ashwell, Andy Ashwell (Sharon) as well as numerous nieces & nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Huddleston Lifesaving Crew, P. O. Box 77, Huddleston, VA 24104.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.

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Raymond will be missed by all family and friends. I liked his quick wit and sense of humor very much. Sending my condolences to all of his family.

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11351 Leesville Road, VA 24104

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