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Lloyd Ashley Obituary

Lloyd (Gene) Ashley Sr., 88

WINCHESTER - Lloyd "Gene" Ashley Sr, 88, of Winchester, passed away on October 4, 2015 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester.

He was born August 14, 1927 in Randolph County to Steve and Mary Lou (Caldwell) Ashley.

He was a 1947 graduate of Lynn High School and was a long time farmer and retired from Chrysler in New Castle. Lloyd was a jack of all trades and enjoyed playing cards, gardening, fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Clyde, Cecil, Lemon Ashley and Steve "Whitie" Ashley Jr.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Betty (Sullivan) Ashley; daughter, Boni (David) Ashley-Dover of Jacksonville, FL, son, Lloyd (Karen) Ashley Jr of Winchester, daughter, Cheryl (Bill) Robbins of Winchester, daughter, Joan Ashley (Deon Vance) of Winchester, daughter, Brenda (Bob) Goforth of Winchester; eight grandchildren, Angi (Elijah) Kahle, Joel (Christel) Wagner, William (Angela) Robbins II, Ashley Robbins, Travis (Jessica) Goforth, Isaiah Ashley (friend, Karen), Isaac Ashley and Sarah Ashley; eight great-grandchildren, Fletcher and Kendall Kahle, Kyle, Zach and Kailee Wagner, Brooklyn, Jacklyn and Brock Goforth; sister, Ida Mae Nugen of Florida; sister-in-law, Jane Ashley of Winchester and his dog, Opy.

A private memorial service for Gene will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.walkerswinchester.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Star Press on Oct. 7, 2015.

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Machel Gamez-Scharbach

October 29, 2015

Sad to hear the news, it's never easy loosing a loved one. Wishing the family much peace during this time. We love you Aunt Betty! My parents (Judy & Mike Gamez) send their condolences & have the family in their prayers. Bear hugs!!

Becky and Charlie McCreery

October 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss Aunt Betty and all cousins. A big family with hearts breaking in the loss of a husband, father and also an Uncle.

Becky and Myrll Ashwood

October 14, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda [Ashley] Wolter

October 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss..

Beth and Jeff Champ

October 7, 2015

So sorry for your families loss , no words can make you feel better , but remember the good times .

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