Ellis Lot Ashby Jr Obituary 1944-2020
Ellis Lot Ashby Jr., 76, died on Dec. 16, 2020, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.
He was born April 10, 1944, in Parsons, a son to the late Ellis Lot Ashby, Sr., and Helen Joyce (Pase) Ashby.
Mr. Ashby is survived by one son, Gregory Ashby and wife, Tammy, of Thomas; one brother, Pat Ashby of Huntington; one sister, Linda Guerrieri and husband, Frank, of Gainesville, Va.; five grandchildren, Claudia Ashby, Dominique Ashby, Xzandra Ashby, Travis Ashby and Lalah Ends; and four great-grandchildren, Madilynn, Jamie, Jackie and Hunter.
He was a graduate of Parsons High School class of 1963. After graduating, he served in the United States Army. Ellie was known by generations of kids growing up through Mountaineer School and Davis-thomas Elementary School; he was the well-known and well-liked janitor.
He was a member of FOE 936 and the American Legion. He never met a stranger and loved spending time shooting the breeze with his friends. He thoroughly enjoyed watching NASCAR and WVU Sports. He was an avid car man; his pride and joy being his Mustang. He also had a massive coin collection from years of collecting.
Friends will be received at Hinkle-fenner Funeral Home, Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the funeral home with Father Timothy Grassi and Rev. John Callaway officiating. Interment will follow in the Pifer Mountain Cemetery.
Face masks and social distancing are required and, if you or a family member are feeling ill, we ask that you stay home and visit with the family at a later time.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hinklefuneralhome.com.
Ellis Lot Ashby Jr Obituary 1944-2020
