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Loving M EMORY I N

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Thine.” The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights

Acknowledgments Every day is a day of thanksgiving, and we glorify the Lord today. Our family appreciates all the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless

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and keep each of you in his care. -The Family of Billy Ray Ashley

are passed; Your ever patient worn out frame has found sweet rest at last. God saw that you were getting weary, so He did what He thought was best. He came and stood beside you and whispered, “Come and Rest. You gave me a last farewell, even a goodbye; then you were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. Sleep on Dear Husband and take your rest, I love you dearly, but God loves you best.

Active Pallbearers Family & Friends

Honorary Pallbearers

Reginald Loftis

Eric High

Kenneth Morgan Troy Mumphrey

Cedric Caddell Charles Morgan

Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery 3110 W NW Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75706

Final Arrangements Entrusted to:

Dallas, TX (214)-941-7332 Ft. Worth, TX (817)-478-9555 Tallulah, LA (318)-574-6100

W EDNESDAY , F EBRUARY 8, 2023 | 11:00 AM Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S. R. L. T HORNTON F RWY . | D ALLAS , T EXAS 75224 Pastor William Paul Ladd, Eulogist Sunrise: November 29, 1952 Sunset: January 31, 2023

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The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Reflections of Life B ILLY R AY A SHLEY was born on November 29, 1952, in Amarillo, TX to Earnest and Hattie Ashley. He joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at an Early age, and later joined God’s Will Baptist Church in Tyler, TX. He attended Palo Duro High School and graduated in 1970. He later attended the University of Denver. He was proud to have had the opportunity to have competed in the Olympic trials, which included Pole vault, High jumping, and mile relay team. In his spare time, he loved playing the guitar, golf, rebuilding cars, welding, visiting family, and listening to music, but do not forget the dancing. He worked for Southwest Public Service for 10 years, Quality Heat Treatment for 8 years, Micrologic Systems, Inc. for 26 years and Walmart Supercenter for 13 years, retiring in 2018. Billy Ray was a great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family & friends, that loves him dearly. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all he knew. Billy Ray was preceded in death by his father: Earnest Ashley, Sr.; mother: Hattie Mae Ashley-Morgan; two sisters: Lillian and Lori Ashley; one brother and one grandson: Cedric (CJ) Caddell, Jr. Billy Ray leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 33 years, Ardenna Ashley. One son: Cedric (Glori) Caddell; one daughter: Dorthea (Pookie) Johnigan; three brothers: Charles (Cheryl) Ashley, Earnest Wayne Ashley, Steven (Candace) Ashley; two sisters: Elaine L. Loftis and Delois (William Paul) Ladd; two grandchildren: Maureese (Tre) Johnigan and Maya D. Johnigan; four great-grandchildren: Kaiden, Nova, Maverick, and Kaison; aunt: Betty Joe Albritton, J.D. Lewis and a host of other relatives and friends.

Processional

Hymn of Comfort

Scripture Reading..........................Old & New Testament

Prayer ….....................................Pastor William Paul Ladd

Song ……………………Rev. Rico and Gaylon Giwans I Won't Complain Resolutions

Remarks.......................................Limit to 2 minutes, please Maya Johnigan Special Grandchildren Tribute

PSALM 100 1.Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his pres ence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; And his truth endureth to all generations .

Song ....................................Rev. Rico and Gaylon Giwans

Eulogy …………………….....Pastor William Paul Ladd

Parting View……………Rev. Rico and Gaylon Giwans

Recessional

C ELEBRATING THE L IFE OF Billy Ray Ashley