Joseph Ashley, Jr.

Mr. Joseph Ashley, Jr. Orangeburg, SC—Memorial Services for Mr. Joseph Ashley, Jr., of Orangeburg, SC, who entered into rest February 14, 2010, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Rev. Kristen Richardson-Frick officiating. Private interment will be Thursday in Sunset Hill Cemetery, North Augusta. Mr. Ashley was born April 12, 1928, on Ashley Place Plantation, Barnwell County, to Joseph and Mabel Ashley. He graduated from Dunbarton High School in Dunbarton, South Carolina, and Clemson College in 1949. He received a Masters Degree from South Carolina State University in 1973. He served as director of Calhoun-Orangeburg Vocational Education Center (COVEC) from 1979 through 1991. One of the highlights of his career was an invitation from the Science and Technology Department of the Chinese government to present a teacher training paper in Wuhan, China in the late 1980’s. In Orangeburg County, he was active in community organizations for many years including serving on the Board of the Orangeburg County Junior Achievement until his retirement from COVEC. Mr. Ashley served as chairman of the Edisto District Boy Scouts of America, Indian Waters Council and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award for his contribution to Scouting. He served as a board member of the Hillcrest Golf Club for 27 years. He was member of the Orangeburg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He was a proud supporter of Clemson University and a member of IPTAY for 62 years. Mr. Ashley has been a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina for 37 years. During that time he was a member of the Pastor Parrish Committee, Commission on Education and a past member of the Administrative Board. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rhea von Lehe Ashley, a son & daughter in-law, Joseph & Cary Ashley III, Charlotte, North Carolina, a daughter & son-in-law, Phyllis & Jim Beasley, West Columbia; granddaughters Kathleen Ashley, Sarah Ashley and Caroline Beasley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Ashley Foster. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115 or the Orangeburg County SPCA, P. O. Box 1584, Orangeburg, SC 29116. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com

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Joseph Ashley, Jr.

April 12, 1928 - February 14, 2010