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Dan Weathersby Ashley

Mr. Dan Weathersby Ashley of Meadville, MS, completed his journey here January 30, 2022, in Meadville. He was born in Natchez, MS, July 13, 1940, to George Houston Ashley and Edna Adams Ashley. He was 81 years of age.

Mr. Ashley joined the Naval Reserves in high school. Later, he served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Guam. He was employed with Armstrong Rubber Company for many years and most recently, Zeon Chemicals. His favorite things in life were listening to good music, especially Jimmy Buffet, taking walks, reading a good book and traveling through this beautiful country. He was a faithful provider for his family and loved his children and grandchildren above all things. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bude and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Ashley is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean Ashley; son-in-law, David “Tubb” Southerland; and his great-granddaughter, Ramsey Kaye Hill.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his son, Eric Ashley of Oakland Park, FL; daughter, Eileen Ashley Southerland of Meadville, MS; two grandchildren, Allan Hill and husband, Stan, Jordan Skinner and husband, Tom; and three great grandchildren, John Dale Hill, Emme Skinner, and Waylon Hill.

A private memorial will be held to honor Mr. Ashley’s memory.

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  • Comment Link Janet Smith Brister Tuesday, 01 February 2022 08:58 posted by Janet Smith Brister

    My brother, Billy Smith and Dan were schoolmates. Both Billy and I were saddened to hear he has gone on, We both have such good memories of time spent with him. Our prayers are with all the family, he will be missed in Franklin county!

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  • Comment Link Chad Ballard Monday, 31 January 2022 21:20 posted by Chad Ballard

    Providence Baptist was my first pastorate and Dan lived beside the parsonage. He quickly became a dear friend and was such a blessing to me as a new, inexperienced pastor. I always remember him saying to me, "Rabbi, Jesus couldn't please everyone, and you can't either." That was and important lesson for me. Can't wait to see him in Heaven some day!

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  • Comment Link Jan Shell Monday, 31 January 2022 20:16 posted by Jan Shell

    So sorry for y’all’s loss!! He will be missed I know. Love y’all!!

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  • Comment Link Janice Mullins Monday, 31 January 2022 14:30 posted by Janice Mullins

    John Tom and I are very sorry to hear about Dan! We have many special memories of times spent with him. I especially remember the times we all went together to Ole Miss football games in Jackson. I treasure the times we spent planning school reunions. He always lightened up any group of which he was a part. He was always faithful to visit Jimmie Ruth and Aubrey as long as he was able. We have lost a dear friend and we will miss him. Our love and prayers are with you, Eileen, Eric, and with the rest of the family!

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  • Comment Link Vanessa Walker Monday, 31 January 2022 13:37 posted by Vanessa Walker

    I’m so sorry to hear this - I just loved Mr. Dan and chatting with him whenever I ran into him.?

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