Gary Wayne Ashley Obituary
The passing of Gary Wayne Ashley (Shelbyville, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 12, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Etta Davis-Ashley and Leroy Ashley; his daughter April Dawn Ashley; his brother Julian "Juke" Ashley; and his great grandchild Blakelyn.
He is survived by: his close friend Terry Ingle; his sister Rhonda Gray (Gary); his sister-in-law Sheila Ashley; his sibling's children, Tarah Swinson (Bill) and Dana Farris (Greg); his grandchildren, Matthew "Scottie" Farris (Amber), Sean Harper (Natalie), Shay Harper (Ashlyn), Ashlyn Adcock (Sammy) and Lexi (Austin); his great grandchildren, Jaycie, Dallas, Easton, Cleatyn, Grayson, Isabella, Brooks, Sienna and Hollis; his close friend Lucky Visha; and his pet Petey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Doak-Howell Funeral Home (739 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital either by mail to 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at http://www.stjude.org.
