Edward Ashley Obituary

Edward L. Ashley

Aug 5, 1952 - Feb 16, 2025

Carl Junction

Edward L. Ashley, 72, of Carl Junction, Missouri, formerly of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness at his home with his wife at his side.

He was born August 5, 1952, in Norwalk to the late Albert "Leo" and Margaret (McGinn) Ashley.

After graduating from Norwalk High School, he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Edward retired from Wheeling Lake Erie Railroad. He enjoyed fishing on his boat, making jewelry, jewelry boxes, carving wood, and riding his motorcycle where it was common for Edward to keep his motorcycle in his kitchen. He had a skillful ability to use plastic auto wrap to create unique designs on his automobiles and boats before it became a popular marketing tool for business. He loved cruising in his classic yellow 1923 automobile. Edward also enjoyed casinos and spending time with the locals at the senior center.

He is survived by his wife, Shana Morris Ashley, who he married December 27, 2004. His sons, Aaron (Jackie) Ashley of New Mexico, Beau (Michelle) Ashley of Texas, Trenton (Amy) Morris of Kansas; his grandchildren, Nicalous Crespin, Darron Ashley, Kylee Ashley, all of New Mexico, Posie, Archie and Kit Morris, all of Kansas; great-granddaughter, Lillian Crespin of New Mexico; his brothers, William (Sophie) Ashley (Edward's twin) of Oregon, Ohio and Gregory Ashley of Norwalk; his sisters, Aleta Kovach of Norwalk (born on his second birthday), Marie Giles of Norwalk, Cynthia (Pablo) Garcia of Austin, Texas and her twin Sandra Wilcox of Norwalk; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; his aunts, Gertrude McGinn and Rachael Bowdoin; and uncle, John Jarvis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Albert "Leo" Ashley, brother, Micheal; sister, Francis; niece, Tonya Giles; great-nephew, Oan Kovach; and brother-in-law, David Kovach.

A celebration of Edward's life will be at a later date.