DONALD LAWRENCE ASH
Donald Lawrence Ash, age 88, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 25, 2022. Donald was born on January 24, 1934, in the Columbia Community of Fayette County. He was the son of the late Thomas Mann and Maudie Lykins Ash.
On September 8, 1981, he married Rena Vail Ash. They shared 38 years together before she passed in 2020.
He joined the United State Marine Corps in 1955, and attained the rank of Corporal before his Honorable Discharge in 1958.
Donald retired after 37 years of service from Philco/Ford in 1987, where he had served as a Union Steward. After retirement he built fence and was known as a “Jack of all trades.” He was a member of Indiana Trail Riders Association and Mule Skinners Association of Indiana.
Donald was an avid horseman. He enjoyed trail riding and when he was younger, he enjoyed showing horses. Most of all, he was a family man. He always put his family first.
He will be thought of often by his children, Rick (Kathy) Ash of Rushville, Donald “Donnie” (Barb) Ash of Upland, Doug (Melena) Ash of Andersonville, Robin Dice of Indianapolis, Melonie Lucas of Glenwood, Douglas Ash of Cincinnati and Latosha (Shawn) Tanklsey of Glenwood. He as also had many memories with his sister, Bertha Poe; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; mother of his children, Ada Joan Wise; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and a grandson, Donald A. Ash, II.
Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Tuesday May 31, 2022, from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery.