Mason Kay Ashley

Mason 'Kay' Ashley, 63, of Abbeville, husband of Theresa Bowie Ashley, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Milford and Peggy Kay Ashley. Kay worked for 15 years as a security guard at the Abbeville Area Medical Center until his health did not allow him to work any longer. He was a lifetime member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge #3 and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Surviving Mr. Ashley is his wife of 44 years of the home; two sons, Jared and Josh Ashley of Abbeville; a daughter, Jill Ashley of Calhoun Falls; a brother, Steve Ashley of Anderson; four grandchildren, Casey Ashley of Belton, Alissa, Michael and Levi Fellows of Abbeville; his best friend and companion, his dog Tiger. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:00PM Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home. A service to celebrate Kay's life will begin at 3:00PM on Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Brian J. Arant and Rev. Tony Beauford officiating. The family is at the home. Memorial contributions in memory of Kay may be sent to Main Street United Methodist Church Angel Tree Fund, PO Box 656, Abbeville, SC or to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Ashley family.