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1935
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Max Ashworth Obituary
September 30, 1935 - September 11, 2021
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina - Fuquay-Varina - Max Edward Ashworth, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born in Fuquay Springs, to Rufus and Cornelia Ashworth, Max is predeceased by his parents; sisters, Evelyn A. Smith, and Frances A. Senter; and brothers Thomas R. Ashworth, W.D. "Skinny" Ashworth, Charles T. Ashworth, and Jimmy B. Ashworth.
Max is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Callis Ashworth; children, Faye Cress (Danny) of Fuquay-Varina, Max Edward Ashworth, Jr. (Metra) of Wilmington, Lisa Ashworth of Fuquay-Varina and Allison Brady (John) of Waxhaw; grandchildren, Jeremiah Edward Cress (Jade) of Asheville, Jessica Cress of California, Max Edward Ashworth III (Heather) of Wilmington, Metra Claire Ashworth of Denver, Colorado and Hannah Ruth Brady of Waxhaw along with his great grandchildren, Max Edward "Ward" Ashworth IV and Parham Ruth Ashworth; brother, Ralph H. Ashworth; sister, Mollie A. Stephenson; sister-in-law, Ida J. Ashworth and many special nieces and nephews.
Max, the seventh of nine children, graduated from Fuquay Springs High School and began his banking career. He worked in banking for fifty-three years
A loving husband, Daddy and Papa to his family, Max also found time to be an active member of the Fuquay-Varina community, a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and served on numerous boards and was a member of civic organizations including the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Museum Board, Masonic Lodge, and the Sudan Temple. Max will be missed by all who knew him.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, 905 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina. At the request of the family, please wear your mask if attending the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 402 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
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Terry Dickens
September 17, 2021
Mr. Ashworth was a true example of a gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Ann Fowler
September 13, 2021
Dear Ms. Betty and Family,
I am sadden to hear of Max's passing. Max was such a wonderful, fun loving person who never met a stranger. During his tenure at Four Oaks Bank, if I needed anything for the Four Oaks Bank Forerunners, Max always had the situation taken care of for Rosa and myself. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the fortune to know him. May you find comfort and peace in your precious memories of Max and the knowledge that he is walking through the streets of heaven now.
Herbert & Betty-Bruce (Howard) Hoover
September 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ashworth family at this time. Max will be missed in the FV community.
Bobby and Diana Thomas
September 12, 2021
Such a good man, always the same , no matter how long since you'd seen him. He leaves a wonderful legacy to his family, community, church and business. You knew who you were dealing with, when you dealt with Max.
Julie Dickens
September 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Max´s passing. What a good soul he was ! Love and a good laugh should be shared in remembrance of him! Love to his wonderful family !
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