Obituary - Robert Glen Ashley

Robert Glen Ashley

Robert Glen Ashley, age 76 of Nevada, MO passed from this life at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada.  He was born September 1, 1938 in Nevada, the son of Marvin Harold and Ruby Fern (Scifers) Ashley.  On June 5, 1960 he was united in marriage to Irma Sue (Smith) Ashley and she survives of the home

Robert attended school in Nevada, graduating with the Class of 1956.  He served our country with six years of service in the Army National Guard.  Early in his working life he was a meat cutter, first for Maxwell’s then for Village Market.  In 1976 he began employment with the 3-M Company working there for twenty-seven years until his retirement in 1993.  When time allowed he enjoyed camping, and always loved old cars.  His greatest joys were his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchild.  He was a longtime member of the Nevada Elks Lodge. 

Survivors in addition to his wife Irma, include his three children, Randall Ashley of Nevada; Dianne Kimzey and husband Rob of Oak Grove; and Matthew Ashley of Nevada; brother, John T. Ashley and wife Shay of Overland Park; KS; grandchildren, Arren Ashley and companion Darcy Hawkins of Fort Scott, KS; Zachary Kimzey and Dalton Kimzey both of Oak Grove; great grandchild, Morgyn Ashley of Fort Scott; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Lou Harden

A graveside memorial service for Robert Glen Ashley is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, MO.  Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.