Hugh Ashworth, age 87, of Ethridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired self-employed carpenter, and attended Grace Church of Nazarene. Mr. Ashworth served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.B. “Rich” and Hautie Graves Ashworth; his wife, Betty Joyce Rowe Ashworth; three brothers, Hix Ashworth, Austin Ashworth, and Howard Ashworth; and one sister, Opal Springer.
He is survived by
One Daughter –
Jan Winters (Jimmy), Summertown, TN
Two Sons –
Jeff Ashworth (Gwen), Daingerfield, TX
Scott Ashworth (Gloria), Pella, IA
One Sister –
Penny Snyder, Barberton, OH
Special Family Member –
Susan Ashworth, Loretto, TN
Seven Grandchildren
Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 15, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 16, 2014. Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, TN with full military honors.
