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Clifford Ashley '63 September 29, 2016 4:05 PM updated: December 3, 2016 11:33 AM
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Clifford Ashley
April 3, 1931 - September 26, 2016
Clifford B. Ashley (Ret. Col. USAF) age 85, died Sept. 26, 2016 after a long struggle with Dementia. Cliff is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a SAC Pilot where he earned the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as many others. Cliff took great pride in his distinguished military career. He was born in Boone, NC, one of four boys, to Joseph and Estelle Ashley, all of whom are deceased. Cliff graduated Valedictorian from Washington and Lee High School in Montross, VA and attended Appalachian State Teachers College. Further education included an Engineering Degree from Texas A&M. After retiring from the military, Cliff worked for General Dynamics in Pakistan. And, later when he returned to the US, he developed an affinity for woodwork, making furniture as well as beautiful wood floors. Those left to cherish Cliff's memory are his wife, Beverly Bush Ashley, and his three children: David Ashley (Jessie), Vicki Ashley Woodall (Ronnie), and Deborah LaCara, all of whom live in the Shreveport, LA area; as well as three step-children, Rocky Rowland (Mari), Robin Rowland and Rodney Rowland. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and three great-grand children. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. The Ashley family would like to thank the Staff at Brookdale S. Charlotte (Caring Bridge Unit) and Hospice Palliative Care, S. Charlotte, for their loving care of Cliff. The family encourages Memorials be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, S. Charlotte. 7845 Little Ave. Charlotte 28226.
10500 PARK ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 | 704-544-1412
Clifford Ashley
April 3, 1931 - September 26, 2016
Clifford B. Ashley (Ret. Col. USAF) age 85, died Sept. 26, 2016 after a long struggle with Dementia. Cliff is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a SAC Pilot where he earned the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as many others. Cliff took great pride in his distinguished military career. He was born in Boone, NC, one of four boys, to Joseph and Estelle Ashley, all of whom are deceased. Cliff graduated Valedictorian from Washington and Lee High School in Montross, VA and attended Appalachian State Teachers College. Further education included an Engineering Degree from Texas A&M. After retiring from the military, Cliff worked for General Dynamics in Pakistan. And, later when he returned to the US, he developed an affinity for woodwork, making furniture as well as beautiful wood floors. Those left to cherish Cliff's memory are his wife, Beverly Bush Ashley, and his three children: David Ashley (Jessie), Vicki Ashley Woodall (Ronnie), and Deborah LaCara, all of whom live in the Shreveport, LA area; as well as three step-children, Rocky Rowland (Mari), Robin Rowland and Rodney Rowland. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and three great-grand children. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. The Ashley family would like to thank the Staff at Brookdale S. Charlotte (Caring Bridge Unit) and Hospice Palliative Care, S. Charlotte, for their loving care of Cliff. The family encourages Memorials be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, S. Charlotte. 7845 Little Ave. Charlotte 28226.
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