Vaughn A. Ashby Churchville, Virginia Obituary

Vaughn A. Ashby

CHURCHVILLE – Vaughn Allen Ashby, 86, of 862 Buffalo Gap Hwy., died Thursday (October 10, 2019) at his home.  Born June 17, 1933 in Augusta County, he was a son of Carlisle Vaughn Ashby and Christine Alice (Michael) Ashby Wine.  He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren in Christ Church.  Prior to retirement, he was employed by C & P Telephone/Bell Atlantic for 38 years.  He was heavily involved in community service on a personal level and as a driving force in the Churchville Ruritan Club, holding various national and local offices. His tireless service greatly impacted Weekday Religious Education, the Churchville Community Center, and Telephone Pioneers of America.  He was also a member of the Buffalo Gap Sportsman Club, and was responsible for implementing many improvements to athletic fields and equipment.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, G. C. Ashby; and two sisters, Marie Cook and Carolyn Hite.  Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Shinaberry) Ashby; three children, Julie Shiflet and husband Mike of Broadway, Todd Ashby and wife Elizabeth of Churchville, and Dean Ashby and wife Kristy of Deerfield; a half-sister, Madeline Campbell of Grottoes; six grandchildren, Jeremy Shiflet, Ashlea Link, Chassidy Campbell, Travis Ashby, Shannon Sandridge, and Camille Ashby; and two great-granddaughters,  Alex Shiflet and Madelyn Campbell.  A private burial service will be held in Green Hill Cemetery.   A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 14 in Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren in Christ Church, officiated by Pastor Dennis Sites and Mr. Jon Cromer.  Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Kirkland, Steve Morris, Donnie Michael, Tom Mace, John Tanksley, Dr. Donald Cromer, Mike Calhoun, Don Sprouse, and members of the Churchville Ruritan Club.  The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Churchville Community Park, c/o Lucy Plotner, 563 Hankey Mountain Hwy., Churchville, VA  24421; the Churchville Ruritan Club, PO Box 24, Churchville, VA  24421; or to Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren in Christ Church, 314 Chapel Rd., Churchville, VA  24421.  The family is grateful for the compassionate support of caregivers Kay Howard, Samantha Ramsey, and Kayla Shifflett, and the Legacy Hospice team. Bear Funeral Home is serving the family.  Condolences may be made to the family online at bearfuneralhome.com.
June 17, 1933 - October 10, 201906/17/193310/10/2019
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Karen Corbin
October 15, 2019
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time of loss. May the wonderful memories and God's love comfort you. God bless.
Doug & Karen Corbin & family
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Our hearthfelt condolences, Love Charlene & Fred
October 14, 2019
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Charlene Chesney
October 14, 2019
Sorry to hear of your lose Todd , my deepest sympathy for you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless
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Jan Belote
October 12, 2019
There's a hole in the world without Vaughan. This sweet, loving, giving, selfless man will be sorely missed. I cherish many special memories of working with him and attending the Pioneer events over the years. My heart goes out to Pat and the rest of the family.
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Tamara HIcklin
October 12, 2019
Vaughn Was such an inspiring man. We served several times, he Frankie and I on the Woodrow Wilson District Cabinet of Ruritans. He always loveed serving others and always had a smile and made us laugh. We sure loved his BBQ chicken get together and going on the dictiona... Continue Reading
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margaret riley
October 11, 2019
I knew Vaughn from years ago when my kids played on the quarterback club. I also have spoken with a lot since then. He was always such a caring man, very involved in the community.
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Jackie Meadows
October 11, 2019
Sorry for the loss of your husband, daddy, granddaddy and friend. I did not know Mr. Ashby personally but I know his daughter Julie and I am sure she is a testament of how very caring and genuine a person he was. I am praying for your loss and you will be in my though... Continue Reading
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STEVEN and Donna Bazzrea
October 10, 2019
We are very saddened for the loss of Mr. Ashby. Our hearts hurt also. I feel so very proud and lucky to have known him. From little league, high school and even in adult life. He was always a perfect gentleman. May God Bless and protect. Our prayers are with you all.
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Sandra W Reese
July 30, 2022
Nice day out on the bikes