Roy David Ashley
September 28, 1929 ~ December 23, 2017
Roy David Ashley, Sr. passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Helen Ogle Ashley. Also survived by his children; Roy D. Ashley Jr,
Donna Ashley Tennis and Teresa Ashley Krosnick. Grandchildren; Amelia Michelle Ashley, Ryder Monroe Ashley, Ava Margaret Tennis, Erin Lilian Tennis, Laura Ashley Krosnick Walker, John Carl Krosnick III. Great grandchildren; Graham Leif Krosnick and Jordan Tyler Walker.
His love of all people, his kind smile his ability to blend humor with his strong Christian faith will be remembered. He was born in Charlottesville, VA on September 29, 1928 he was the son of the late Lillian Adeline Ashley. His beloved mother passed when he was 2. He served in the Airborne Division of Army in the Korean War and Navy Reserves until the age of 60. He graduated from the Hargrave Military Academy in 1951 with a BS in Chemistry, MS in Safety Engineering and PhD in philosophy at the University of Maryland in 1994. He was an Industrial Hygienist for EPA and Health and Human Services. He taught at the University of Maryland for 10 years and served on the board of trustees at UMUC. He moved to Leonardtown, MD in late 1990s and volunteered at Saint Mary’s Hospital until 2014.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Interment to take place in Arlington National Cemetery Graveside on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM.
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Thank you for your service Mr Ashley. RIP
God bless you Uncle Roy. I will always remember your sweetness and kindness.
For all the Ashley Family,
My sincerest thoughts are with the entire family at this time. Roy was a wonderful person who always thought of others before himself. His dedication to his country and desire to help everyone were remarkable traits. My hope is that knowing how much he was loved and respected by others will help ease your sadness at this time.
Mary B.
My sincere condolences to Helen Ashley and Roy’s entire family. We all have lost a good man and a real friend. I met and knew Roy as a fellow volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital and we shared many memories of each others past and solved all the world’s problems over coffee and 10AM every Wednesday morning in the hospital cafeteria. It was a pleasure to know him. Rest in peace, Roy. You deserve it.
Sending love and peace to the Ashley family during this difficult time. Uncle Roy, you were an inspiration and a wonderful person who gave so much to everyone you touched. I am honored and blessed to have known you.
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family. No matter how long someone has lived, it is never long enough. Please take comfort in knowing that you can draw strength from the Creator who heals broken hearts (Isaiah 40:28,29; Psalm 147:3). He also lovingly purposes to do away with sickness, pain and death and bring back to life those asleep in death through his son, Jesus Christ (Rev 21:4; John 5:28,29). Until his promises are fulfilled, I hope that you find comfort in the hope that they provide along with the loving support of those around you and the precious memories shared.
Mr. Ashley was such a dear, sweet man. He was always quick to greet you with a smile and took the time to stop and share a story. I loved seeing him and Mr. Ricketts spend time talking over a cup of coffee in the hospital cafeteria. Those two could have taken their act on the road! They certainly enjoyed each other’s company! Mr. Ashley was a kind, loving and gentle soul. Rest In Peace.
Roy,
So sorry for your loss. You always spoke highly of your father and I could tell how much you loved him in the stories you told. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Darrin Stolba
Roy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like your father lived a full active life and served our country with honor. Thank you for the stories you shared of his experiences and values he imparted to you.