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Lawrence Ashburn Jr. '52 May 26, 2017 2:09 PM updated: May 26, 2017 2:14 PM
Restland Funeral Home obituary
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75243
Telephone: (469) 925-1436
Website: http://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/
Lawrence Ashburn Jr
June 11, 1931 - January 3, 2016
Lawrence Ashburn Jr., of Richardson, TX went home to Heaven on January 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Ashburn, Sr. and Bernice Ashburn, and infant sister, Geraldine.
He was a loving Christian husband, father of 3, grandfather of 4 and great grandfather of 3 and brother. Larry’s rich legacy will live on through his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Elaine Rountree Ashburn. His son Lawrence Douglas Ashburn, his wife Susan and granddaughter Elyse Nicole and her husband Paul Fain and great granddaughter, Loralei Ashburn Fain; son, Otis Keith Ashburn, his wife Rebecca and grandson, Joshua Keith Ashburn and his wife, Meagan, great grandson, Justin Keith; daughter Sarah Catherine, her husband, Stuart Markussen, grandson Brandt Taylor Markussen and wife Meredith, great granddaughter Claire Olivia Markussen; granddaughter Kori Michelle Markussen; sister Mary Florence and husband George Hager and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ash's passions were his faith, family, sewing, baking and ice cream!
"Lawrence", "Larry", "Ash", "Jr." was born in Denison, TX on June 11, 1931. He attended North Dallas High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952. He proudly served in the Army on active duty during the Korean War and served 13 years in the Reserve ending his military career as a Major in the Army. After completing his service he returned to Dallas to work in the family business, "Ashburn's Ice Cream".
Larry served as the:
President of the Kiwanis Club in Garland
District Commissioner, Circle 10 Council, Boy Scouts of America, while living in the Dallas Area.
Sponsor of Spring Valley Athletic Association Baseball.
Created the Care Group for the Fellowship Bible Church in Plano for those residing in the Carrollton area.
He was a discussion leader for the Bible Study Fellowship in Dallas and Tyler. "Ash" loved studying the Bible and initiating discussion with others concerning his studies.
He served as President of the Sons of the American Revolution and started the Color Guard for the Tyler Chapter.
He retired from Pine Cove Christian Camp to become a full time "Papaw" to his 4 grandchildren.
As much as his family and friends miss his presence here on Earth, they rejoice greatly in his entrance into his eternal home with Jesus and know there was a great celebration at his arrival. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for your participation in Lawrence’s celebration of life today.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM in Memorial Chapel.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
Memorial donations may be made to Happy Hills Farm, Granbury, TX, or Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX.
Cemetery Details
Restland Memorial Park
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75243
Memorial Service
JAN 6. 02:30 PM
The Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home
13005 Greenville Avenue at Restland Road
Dallas, TX, US, 75243
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Published in Dallas Morning News on Jan. 5, 2016
Lawrence Ashburn Jr.(1931 - 2016)
ASHBURN JR, Lawrence Age 84, of Richardson, TX, died on January 3, 2016. Memorial held Wed 1/6/16 at 2:30PM in Memorial Chapel. See full obit and further service details at RestlandFuneralHome.com
Funeral Home
Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery - Dallas
13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-7111
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75243
Telephone: (469) 925-1436
Website: http://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/
Lawrence Ashburn Jr
June 11, 1931 - January 3, 2016
Lawrence Ashburn Jr., of Richardson, TX went home to Heaven on January 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Ashburn, Sr. and Bernice Ashburn, and infant sister, Geraldine.
He was a loving Christian husband, father of 3, grandfather of 4 and great grandfather of 3 and brother. Larry’s rich legacy will live on through his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Elaine Rountree Ashburn. His son Lawrence Douglas Ashburn, his wife Susan and granddaughter Elyse Nicole and her husband Paul Fain and great granddaughter, Loralei Ashburn Fain; son, Otis Keith Ashburn, his wife Rebecca and grandson, Joshua Keith Ashburn and his wife, Meagan, great grandson, Justin Keith; daughter Sarah Catherine, her husband, Stuart Markussen, grandson Brandt Taylor Markussen and wife Meredith, great granddaughter Claire Olivia Markussen; granddaughter Kori Michelle Markussen; sister Mary Florence and husband George Hager and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ash's passions were his faith, family, sewing, baking and ice cream!
"Lawrence", "Larry", "Ash", "Jr." was born in Denison, TX on June 11, 1931. He attended North Dallas High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952. He proudly served in the Army on active duty during the Korean War and served 13 years in the Reserve ending his military career as a Major in the Army. After completing his service he returned to Dallas to work in the family business, "Ashburn's Ice Cream".
Larry served as the:
President of the Kiwanis Club in Garland
District Commissioner, Circle 10 Council, Boy Scouts of America, while living in the Dallas Area.
Sponsor of Spring Valley Athletic Association Baseball.
Created the Care Group for the Fellowship Bible Church in Plano for those residing in the Carrollton area.
He was a discussion leader for the Bible Study Fellowship in Dallas and Tyler. "Ash" loved studying the Bible and initiating discussion with others concerning his studies.
He served as President of the Sons of the American Revolution and started the Color Guard for the Tyler Chapter.
He retired from Pine Cove Christian Camp to become a full time "Papaw" to his 4 grandchildren.
As much as his family and friends miss his presence here on Earth, they rejoice greatly in his entrance into his eternal home with Jesus and know there was a great celebration at his arrival. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for your participation in Lawrence’s celebration of life today.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM in Memorial Chapel.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
Memorial donations may be made to Happy Hills Farm, Granbury, TX, or Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX.
Cemetery Details
Restland Memorial Park
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75243
Memorial Service
JAN 6. 02:30 PM
The Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home
13005 Greenville Avenue at Restland Road
Dallas, TX, US, 75243
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Published in Dallas Morning News on Jan. 5, 2016
Lawrence Ashburn Jr.(1931 - 2016)
ASHBURN JR, Lawrence Age 84, of Richardson, TX, died on January 3, 2016. Memorial held Wed 1/6/16 at 2:30PM in Memorial Chapel. See full obit and further service details at RestlandFuneralHome.com
Funeral Home
Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery - Dallas
13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-7111
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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