Simmie Ash Obituary

Age - 71

September 11, 2023

Live Oak, FL

Simmie L. Ash, 71, of O'Brien, FL passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, in the E. T. York Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL. The Lake City, FL, native moved to O'Brien in 1990 from Rapid City, SD. He was a 20-year retired Master Sergeant of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era as security and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ash is survived by his wife of 50 years: Shirley A, Ash, O'Brien; Sons: Kevin G. Ash (Jill), Worthington Springs and Ken L. Lee (Pamela), Clermont; Sisters: Sue Conrad (Arthur), Branford and Sarah Greek (Jerry), East Dublin, GA; Brothers: Stanley Ash (Jeanette), Branford, and James Ash, Lake Butler; Grandchildren: Christie, Alisa, Acea, and Ally; Great grandchildren: Martin, Jaxson, Amber, Lilly, and Ezra. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Gene Ash and J. L. Ash.

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