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Clifton Ray Ashe

Mr. Clifton Ray Ashe of 3222 Charlie Elliott Road, Polkville passed away
peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 96.
Clifton was born on January 27, 1923 in Jackson County, NC. He will be
remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Clifton is preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Margaret Ashe of
Speedwell, NC and 12 other siblings.

Clifton is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marshalean Ashe of the home;
his children, Bruce Ashe and Vanda Ashe Hamrick and husband, Richard of
Polkville; his grandchildren, Craig Hamrick, Lewis Childers and Kelly
Childers; his sister, Fannie Edgerton of Rutherfordton and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Clifton was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Army from
April 6, 1941, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was
honorably discharged on December 25, 1945.

After moving to Polkville, Clifton worked for Fiber Industries then
established a chain of retail stores, Ashe Fabrics. After retiring, he
spent the last 30 years raising beef cattle on the farm he loved.

The family would like to thank all of the doctors, caregivers and staff for
their wonderful care.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Thursday, October
3, 2019 at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2019 at
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel. All are welcome to attend and
celebrate Clifton's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SECU Hospice House, 372 Hudlow
Road, Forest City, NC 28043.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center,
Fallston.


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