Herbert "Ray" Joseph Ash, Jr. transitioned on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:54 pm. Son of the late Herbert (Ray) Ash, Sr. and Margery Holden Ash. Beloved brother of Lynn A. Burton, Carolyn M. Coleman, Beverly A. Dorsey, Melvin A. Ash and Aaron M. Ash. Brother-in-law of Gary Coleman, Freddie Dorsey, Yolanda Ash, Tanja Ash and the late Frank Burton. Cousin of Zenobia Coleman and the late Willie Coleman, Jr. Uncle of Michele Burton-Oatis, Melissa Woods, Denise M. Coleman, Christopher Dorsey, Schaniqua Ash, Sierra Hilliard, Melody Ash-Howard, Tyrian Ash Mott and Michael Ash. Great uncle of Ashely Dandridge, Anastasia Woods, Alexis Dandridge, Sasha Woods, Kipori Woods, Jr., Chase Henry, Lyric Powell, Kevin "Deuce" Hilliard, Rylee Mott, Kaisley Hilliard, Messiah Howard, and the late Kennedi Hilliard. Devoted companion of Carolyn Sanders and step-son, Oliver Sanders. Also survived by a host of other relatives (The Armant, Armand, Fleury, Holden, and Johnson families) and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; Priest and parishioners of Corpus Christi/Epiphany and St. Augustine Catholic Churches are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Mr. Herbert "Ray" Joseph, Ash, Jr. will be held at Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10 am, Father Henry Davis, SSJ, Celebrant. Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA 70460. Visitation 8 am in the church.