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Kelly Asbury was the director of the animated films “Shrek 2,” “Gnomeo and Juliet,” and “Ugly Dolls.” He was a story artist for “Frozen” and “Toy Story.”

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Published by Benzie County Record Patriot on Jun. 26, 2020.

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Barry Goulet

August 9, 2023

He did great work and our hearts go out to his family.. he was a great and we loved his work

Steele

October 13, 2021

Kelly was a great director..So sorry to hear of his passing. Peace and comfort to the family.

José Zavala

June 23, 2021

Im so sorry,he was a very nice person.

Cindy Grimes

April 30, 2021

I am so sad to hear that Kelly passed away. I knew him before he was famous and successful but I knew that he was going to be both. I spent 3 years with him in art class at French High School in Beaumont, Texas watching his amazing art talent develop and hearing about his dreams to be an animator for Disney. He became so much more than that!
I don't remember the teacher's name or any other student's but I always remembered him.
I met him once again at Parkdale Mall when he was there to sign copies of his book and I was very surprised that he remembered me too.

James Trimble

February 7, 2021

A huge fan of his work and contributions to animated films he was a part of. RIP Kelly. Thank you.

GALE AND LISA SACHITANO

July 24, 2020

WHAT A TALENTED MAN , MY SISTER AND I GREW UP AND WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THE ASBURY BOYS ME GALE SACHITANO AND LISA SACHITANO , PRAYING FOR FAMILY FOR LOSS WE LIVED IN BEAUMONT ON EL PASO ST

Jan

July 24, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Kelly’s passing, my prayers are with the Asbury family. Kelly was such a talented artist and a genuinely nice man. I remember his mother speaking to me of her children. She was so proud of them. Praying for all of you that were blessed to know him.

Phyllis Miller

July 17, 2020

I remember Kelly from school days. We grew up in the same neighborhood. He was always so sweet and friendly to everyone. The world will miss Kelly and so will I.

Leonell Crow

July 6, 2020

So sad to hear of Kellys illness. I just heard yesterday. I will always remember his sweet personality and kindness.

KB

July 1, 2020

A note of sympathy to the Ashbury family on the loss of Kelly.He was such an excellent director really enjoyed his works. May the God of tender mercies and love comfort and sustain all of you in this difficult time.

Sandi Bauer

June 30, 2020

So very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

LC

June 30, 2020

To the family: I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you get through this difficult time.

June 29, 2020

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.

June 28, 2020

Mr Asbury had the privilege of being involved in many successful movie adventures. All of them were big financial adventures that demonstrated his creative talent.The family have my deepest sympathy.

VINCENT PERRY

June 28, 2020

Please accept my condolences. May the God of creation comfort you during your time of grief (Genesis 1:1).

BRY

June 28, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Kellys passing. Very talented man involved in some of the biggest block blusters ever. May Almighty God in the Heaven take care of the grieving Family with his tender care and loving kindness as you cope and miss your precious loss. Thank you for his contribution to entertaining us.

June 28, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Asbury family, so very sorry your loss. An amazing talent that will be greatly missed. May God be with you all.

Angela Jackson

June 27, 2020

Kelly, taken too soon but left a beautiful legacy in his volume of work. Most of all a genuine and gifted man that loved people and all who knew him loved him.

KB

June 27, 2020

Such a talented man. My deepest sympathy to the Asbury family may the God of love and tender mercy be with you to comfort, strengthen and sustain you in this difficult time

Macie Bernal

June 27, 2020

Rest in peace and you were inspiration to in Beaumont Texas you will be truley miss

Bridget Kiah

June 27, 2020

Dear family of Kelly, I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. I know that this is most difficult time to loose a wonderful family member and friend. I wanted to share what has helped me cope over the years after the loss of my dad. Its the fact that God is a god of comfort and more than that he will change the way life goes soon in the future. "And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and scrolls were opened. But another scroll was opened; it is the scroll of life...." This is comforting to know that God will remember all those who has passed away and give them life again.

June 27, 2020

What amazing talents Kelly had. We will continue to enjoy those movies forever.
We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort his family and friends during this extremely difficult time.

June 27, 2020

My prayers and condolences are with the Ashbury family at this trying time. Ps 35:18 -19

Jay Lambert

June 26, 2020

Kelly was a great artist from elementary school and the world got to see and experience his awesome work. He will be greatly missed.

June 26, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...

June 26, 2020

Many will miss the talent of mr Kelly Asbury he was a great entertainer may the God of tender mercies grant him peace

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