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Douglas Todd Ashe, 48, of Rutherfordton, entered into the arms of the Lord April 14, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Doug attended RS Central High School and was a dedicated employee of Gilkey Lumber Company.
He is survived by his wife, Darla Ashe, and his four daughters Niki Hutchins, Shasta Boyd, Sarah McKinney, and Rebekah Hutchins.
He was grandfather to nine grandsons Dalven Hutchins, Jarvis Hutchins, Jabar Mayse, Michael Wilson, Carson Praytor, Junior Montgomery, Marcus McKinney, Kaden Hutchins, and Dakota Hutchins, two granddaughters Haley Wilson and Alaina Hutchins and one great-granddaughter Lana Hutchins.
Doug is also survived by his mother, Patricia Ann Ashe Walker and husband Marshal; his brother, Robert Gene Ashe; his bonus sister, Marsha Gail Yelton; and his grandmother, Annette Shehan. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Elmore Ashe; his granddaughter, McKenzie Alazay Hutchins; his grandfather, Joseph Donald Shehan; and his grandparents, Miles and Bessie Ashe.
A celebration of Doug's life was held April 18 at Oak Springs Baptist Church, with Pastor Todd Westfall officiating.
