Allen F. Ashley

Allen F. Ashley, 83, of Due West, husband of Maudeen Streetman Ashley, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Jasper B. and Helen Cullens Ashley. Mr. Ashley was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Honea Path, SC. He retired from Reigel Textile Corporation and was former Chief of Police in Due West. Mr. Ashley was always faithful and committed to the betterment of the Due West area. He was instrumental in starting the Due West Recreational Association and reactivating the Dixie High Athletic Booster Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years of the home; two sons, Rick Ashley and his wife Lynn of Greenwood, and Robin Ashley and his wife Roxie of Honea Path; three daughters, Glenda Fleming and her husband Terry of Greenwood, Jo Sumeral of Due West and Teri Ashley-Rawl of Columbia; two sisters, Doris Powell of Donalds, and Betty Simpson of Abbeville; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 5:00PM Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:00PM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Due West A.R.P. Church. Burial will follow in the Due West Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Ashley to the Southside Baptist Church 1800 Hwy 178N Honea Path, SC 29654 OR to the Erskine College Athletic Scholarship Fund Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Ashley family.