JERRY ASHLEY

JERRY ASHLEY 02/02/1939 - 10/29/2025 Jerry Luther Ashley, 86, of McLoud, Okla., passed away October 29, 2025, at his home. Jerry was born on February 2, 1939, in Seminole, Okla., to Luther and Doris (Critchfield) Ashley. He was raised in the Stratford, Okla., area, graduating from high school there in 1957. After graduation, he married the love of his life Georgia Gail Gandy on April 19, 1958, celebrating 51 years before her passing in 2009. Their marriage was blessed with three children Cindy, Ricky, and Marty. Jerry was a man's man. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. As he drew near retirement, Jerry took up exotic animal raising. The emus, ostriches, guinea pigs and other assorted animals gave him much joy and many scratches. He loved seeing his grandchildren and spending time with family. Additionally, he was a longtime member of McLoud Baptist Church. Survivors include his son Marty Ashley and wife Fay of McLoud; brother Jimmy Ashley and wife Donna Kay of Stratford, Okla.;, grandchildren: Jerry Raymond Birkes and wife Tiffany of Moore, Jeremy Birkes and wife Kristy of Meeker, Kristie Greb and husband Daniel of Del City, Jeremy Hunter of Prague, Aaron Ashley of Meeker, Amanda Ashley of Crump, Tenn., and Robyn Ashley of Tecumseh; great-grandchildren: Addison Birkes, Ronan Birkes, Charlie Greb, Max Greb, Violet Greb, Gage Hunter, Dustin Hunter, Hadley Johnson, Derek McCathern, Iziah Ashley, Sereniti Ashley, Learsi Ashley, and Aria Stafford. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, daughter Cindy Smith, son Ricky Ashley, grandson Adam Ashley, as well as his siblings Billy Bob Ashley and Jackie Lou Long. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Tuesday, November 4 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 5 - 6 p.m. A graveside ceremony to celebrate Jerry's life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 12481 OK-19, Ada, Okla., with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. The family wishes to provide special thanks to the staff at VALIR Hospice, including Cass, Amanda, Heather, and Charlie. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service, www.walkerfuneral.com.