David R. Ashbery

David R. Ashbery, 86, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on Thu., May 7, 2020. He was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Buffalo, N.Y.

David was a graduate of Holley High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 40 years of service. David was an active member of the United Methodist churches in the Holley area and most recently was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn (Trumpeter) Ashbery; son, David (Angela) Ashbery; daughter, Lynda (Chad) Dodd; grandchildren, Alexander (Alex), Joshua, Luke and Isabella “Izzie;” brother, Richard (Amy) Ashbery; sister, Alice (James) Richardson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Cathern (Brown) Ashbery; and his brothers, Thomas (Lorraine) Ashbery, Donald (Betty) Ashbery, and James (Emma) Ashbery.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Mon., May 11 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home in Miamisburg. Private funeral services were held, and burial took place at Dayton National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local American Legion; or to Parkview United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.