JEFFERSON – Donald Earl Ashley, 83, formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at his residence.
A native of Vicksburg, Miss., he was the son of the late J. C. and Ida Earl Ashley. He was the widower of Elease Smith Ashley. Mr. Ashley served in the United States Navy for four years and retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the VietNam War. Mr. Ashley served as a law enforcement officer with The City of Winder and The Barrow County Sheriff’s Department.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Ashley, Camilla, Georgia; sister, Louise Byrd, Brookhaven, Miss.; grandchildren, Pam Taylor, Justin Ashley, Harley Ashley, Sasha Ashley, and Debra Forsberg; and five great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.