of West Memphis, AR
August 8, 1948 - June 28, 2021
Larry Ashley of West Memphis, AR, passed away on June 28, 2021, at age 72. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Thides Ashley; four brothers, Charles, Bud, Jerry and Donald Ray Ashley; three sisters, Melba Peqenom Ann Gilley and Gail Kilburn.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Coulter Ashley; three daughters, Whitney Corry (Nic), Wesley Ashley (Brianna) and Wallis Ashley; three grandchildren, Ellie Ashley, William Corry and Mary Alice Corry; one brother, Bobby Ashley; one sister, Joyce Sparks and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and other family members.
Larry enjoyed a lengthy career as Vice-President and Senior Project Manager of F & F Construction Co., Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife Carolyn attended the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis.
Larry was a loving and devoted husband and father. His life was an example of a caring, patient and hard-working man. If you were lucky enough to know Larry, you are blessed to have met a one-of-a-kind, special man. He will be sorely missed and remembered with love by his family, friends, and co-workers.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the 5:00 7:00 pm visitation being held in Deneke Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 215 N. Missouri St., West Memphis, AR 72301. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 pm in the Church Sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send memorials to: S.O.W. Serving Orphans Worldwide, P.O. Box 1403, Bristol, TN 37621 or P.C.L. People for Care & Learning, 7200 Moffett Rd., Mobile, AL 36618.
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40 Condolence(s)
William Corry
Saturday, December 10, 2022
I will miss my granddad so much but I know that if he was with us now he would be in pain.Dear God please say hi to PaPa for me
Janie Fires
Monday, August 9, 2021
Carolyn and family, we are so very sorry to learn about Larry passing away. We just heard. Praying for you and family. Miss you and love you. Janie Patterson Fires
Dan and Stephanie Beasley
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
So sorry to learn of this. A wonderful man with a great sense of humor, and unquestionable integrity who cared so proud of his family and good to his friends. He Will be sorely missed.
Charles Slaughter
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Prayers go out to the entire family. Larry was a great guy to talk with and to work with. He will be greatly missed.
Rich with ALLSPRAY, LLC
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
My condolences to Larry's family and friends. He will surely be missed. Larry was a special guy and always genuine.
Rhonda Thornsberry
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. I love you so much and enjoyed our teaching time together. You were always so
Good to Lance in school.
Brenda Parnell
Monday, July 5, 2021
My husband Bobby knew Larry for many years. Bobby did a lo of work for F & F Construction Co through Whitney and Anderson Building Group. They would both joke with each other. I know they are back telling each other jokes. Prayers for the family. RIP Larry.ðŸ™ðŸ»
Rachel Smith
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Ashley Family -
I know you better than you know me because Wesley is a dear friend of mine who adores and shares her deep love for family in so many ways. I have grown to love each of you through her, including the mountain of a man that is her dad. I only got to meet him once but I am so grateful I did. I will keep you all so close to my heart.
Charles wheeless
Sunday, July 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. May Gods peace and comfort cover the family. Praying for the family.
Dianna Walters
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Carolyn, I’m so sorry to hear the loss of your husband. I didn’t know him but, Larry and I will be praying for your family.
Love, Larry and
Dianna Walters
Robert and Barbara Stokes
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Carolyn, we are so sorry for you and your girls at this sad time. You and Larry were so energetic and such an inspiration when we had the school. We feel privileged to have known you and your family during those years. God be with you all.
Phil Cox
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Unique in a unique family! I always enjoyed being around Larry and watching the closeness of his family. My heart breaks for his family and Bobby and Joyce.
Rene Brimingham
Friday, July 2, 2021
Dear Carolyn and family so sorry to hear about Mr. Larry he had a special place in our hearts and one very special friend to Chase.
Patricia Hayne Rainey
Friday, July 2, 2021
Carolyn, Wesley, Whitney and Wallis,
My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. May your faith and lifetime of memories comfort you in the days ahead.
As ever,
Patti
Sonny and Barbara Alderson
Friday, July 2, 2021
So sorry to hear about Larry. He was a great man and friend. He will be missed.
Kenneth and Glenda Bryan
Friday, July 2, 2021
We were so sorry to hear about Larry's death. Carolyn, we are lifting you and the girls up in prayer. May God's peace and comfort envelop you all during this time of sorrow and grief.
Shirley Shortnacy
Thursday, July 1, 2021
So many great memories of growing up with the Ashley family and when Larry and Carolyn started dating. praying for peace and comfort for the family. He was one great guy
Kelli Whitlock
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Mr Larry was a precious man with a heart of gold. I’m honored I had the pleasure of knowing this man.
Dentie and Becky Doyle
Thursday, July 1, 2021
We didn’t know Larry long but we sure liked him and thought he was a fine person who loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. He let me get some stones that were on my grandparents’ house when they tore it down to make the parking lot for the school. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
Vearlene Williamson
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Larry Ashley. Gone but will never be forgotten. Prayers for the Ashley family. Lots of hugs for you all. I love you all.
Diane Walker
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Wayne Croom
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I will truely miss my friend! He was one of those unique people that once you met him you immediately bonded with him. He was generous, polite, funny. professional, happy, enjoyed like, and more.
Our community has lost a true Patriot!
Prayers for him and his family!
Elizabeth Ferguson
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I am sending prayers to each of you. Mr. Larry was such an amazing and kind man and one of the funniest humans I have had the pleasure of knowing. I am so sorry for you all. Much love.
Kateybug
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I will always be your kateybug uncle larry I love you so much may you Rest In Peace and god bless your soul I will miss you so much I wish I could be there today it breaks my heart not being able to be there.
Deborah &Larry Leverette
Thursday, July 1, 2021
My husband Larry and Larry have been friends 40+ years. We will miss his visits, his phone calls and his humor. My Larry often helped Larry on car projects, construction jobs, etc.
He was a great friend, father, husband, and grandfather. We send prayers to the whole family for peace and comfort during this tough time.
We will miss you Larry!
LARRY AND DEBORAH LEVERETTE
Christy and Jeremy Bledsoe and Candy and Mike Manning
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Our heart goes out to all of you! Mr Larry was a very special man and always fun to be around. Please know that we are praying for y'all!
Smitty and Tonya Smith
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michael Campbell
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I would just like to send my prayers and deepest condolences to larry’s family, I met Larry a little over a year ago when I went to work for F&F, we immediately became friends not just employer and employee, I can honestly say he is one of the most sincere Man that I’ve ever met, Larry made me feel like He had known me my whole life, he will truly be missed.( RIP MR LARRY )
Carol and Tommy Combs
Thursday, July 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was one of the angels who was there when I needed help after being hit by the west Memphis tornado, I will always remember his thoughtfulness.
Janice Rogers Shoup
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I am so sorry about your loss of Larry. Prayers for the family.
Bud & Carrie Killgore
Thursday, July 1, 2021
We, like so many others will surely miss him. Larry was a great guy to work with, and always a friend who could make you laugh and smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Herb and Mika Hyman
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
We have such fond memories of you and your family! Larry was such a fun guy. Our family sends our condolences and prayers.
Debbie Allred
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Larry, our thoughts an prayers our with each an everyone of you.
Betty, Linda, Debbie, an Kevin Gibbs.
Sheila Gibbs Hill
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear this about Larry. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Lynda Hall
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Larry was one of a kind, larger than life and James and I were lucky enough to call him friend. He will be missed. Carolyn our love to you and your girls! I feel so sad for you.....
Bette Clark
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Carolyn, my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Having been there myself I know what lies ahead for you. But I can tell you that the love and support you will get from friends and family will be your salvation. I love you all and will certianly be praying for God's comfort to surround you.
Don Haile
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Anita and I are saddened by
Larry's passing. I have known Larry most of his life. His sister. Melber, was in my graduation class.
I know he will be missed by our Dyess Family of friends.
Our prayers go out for the family of Larry's. REST IN PEACE LARRY.
Holmes and Darlene Phillips
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Larry,our prayers are with your family.
Teresa McCain
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss and pray for God’s peace and comfort to sustain you at this time and in the days to come. We know how much Larry loved his girls.
Randy Sullivan
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I'm really sorry to hear this. Larry certainly was a great guy. He will be missed! Prayers for the Ashley family and all of Larry's friends.