George W. Ashe

April 27, 1951 - December 28, 2017

George W. Ashe was born to Washington and Parthenia Ashe on April 27, 1951 in Greensboro, Alabama. He departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2018 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. George’s family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1953. He lived there until graduating Woodward High School in 1969. George enlisted in the Air Force in August of 1969 and served for 26 years until 1995. His military background included various duties in the aviation mechanic career field. He reached the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and held various senior enlisted positions while serving. He served during Vietnam, completed overseas tours and deployed in Support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. George was an avid athlete who loved sports, but his proudest accomplishments has been his sons, Leonard and Damon Ashe; and then marrying the love of his life, Diane on April 2, 1988, who he has been married to for almost 30 years. George was proceeded in death by both parents; one brother, Herman; one sister, Danette; and one son Leonard. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Diane Ashe (Reid), of Bowling Green, KY; sons, Damon Ashe and Chedrick Proshe III; daughter, Felicia Cox (Curtis); grandchildren, C.J., Nia, Chedrick IV, Leal and Daniela; brothers, William Ashe, Marcus Ashe and Darrell Ashe; and a host of relatives and friends. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son