Cecil Ashley

Cecil Kenneth Ashley
Cecil ( Kenneth )Ashley, 70 of Eddy died Wednesday July 30, 2003 after a lengthy illness. Masonic Graveside Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday in the Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel at 4520 Bosque Blvd.
Kenneth was born on May 19, 1933 in Bruceville to Ervin and Vonnie Lee (Phillips) Ashley. He lost his parents at and early age and was raised by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Phillips. Kenneth married the love of his life Jo Ann Simmons. He graduated from Bruceville-Eddy high school and served four years in the U.S. Navy. After returning home from the Navy he went to work for the General Tire and Rubber Company and had worked there for the past 46 years. He was also a member of the Bruceville Baptist Church, Herring Lodge and the Eddy Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann of Eddy; daughter, Shannon Tackett and husband David of St. Paul; son, Jeff Ashley and wife Rena? of Valley Mills; beloved grandchildren, Kobi Lynn Ashley and Jason Stevens; sisters, Betty Grisham of Eddy, Bobbie Medlin and husband Purdis of Lorena and Retha Gaines and husband Bill of Cedar Park; step-mother Naomi Bell of Waco and a host of many other relatives and friends.

Kenneth loved being with family, friends and fishing in Port Aransas, Texas. He will be greatly missed by all.