Larry Ash (Veteran)

Larry D. Ash, 76, formerly of Lupus, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, Mo. He was born on June 8, 1935, in Lupus, Mo., the son of A. V. and Margaret (Potter) Ash, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married on October 16, 1961, in Jamestown, Mo. to Delores Cline, who preceded him in death on November 26, 2008. He was a 1953 graduate of Jamestown High School and worked as a construction worker for Koss Construction. He served in the United States Army and the National Guard and Reserves. He was a member of the Jamestown Assembly of God Church, the Jamestown Lions' Club and was an avid collector. He is survived by two brothers, Garry Gene Ash of Jamestown and Tommy Dale Ash of Lupus; four sisters, Partricia (Larry) Harbit of Urbana, Ava Dick of St. Charles, Lana (Harold) Woodward of Pittsburg, Kan., and Marlyn (Roger) Ash-Potter of Valley Center, Kan.; 19 nieces and nephews, 26 great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by two nephews, Phillip Pratt Jr. and Tommy D. Shields. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Jamestown Assembly of God. Burial with full military honors will be in Concord Cemetery in Jamestown. Officiating will be Rev. Kevin Howard, assisted by Pastor Justin Nichols. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo. Memorials are suggested to Concord Cemetery Association, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.