Harold Grady Ash

Mr. Harold Grady Ash, age 81 of Murrayville, GA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 in Dahlonega.

Harold was born March 7, 1929 in Union County, GA to the late Joseph Marion Ash and Ila Mae Young Ash, and was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Charlene Wimpey Ash, brother, R.M. Ash, sisters, Marie Ash Townsend, Lorene Ash Kirby, Inez Ash Adams and Mildred Sue Ash. He was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church. Harold lived most of his life in Union and Lumpkin Counties. Harold owned Purina Chows Store in Blairsville and farmed for many years. He later retired from Ralston Purina Company after working for 32 years in Blairsville and Gainesville.

Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Gary Dye of Rock Hill, SC, son & daughter-in-law, Joe & Donna Ash of Cleveland, GA, daughter, Selena Ash Daniel of Dahlonega, GA, sister, Ruby Nix of Cleveland, GA, brother, Raymond Ash of Yatesville, GA, sister, Genelle Gordon of Stone Mountain, GA, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews..

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Choestoe Baptist Church with Rev. David Hoard and Rev. John Bryant officiating, Eulogy was by Ranny Ash. Music was provided by, Meredith Dye and Rev. John and Jancie Bryant. Pallbearers were Dwight Dye, Stephan Dye, Jared Ash, Travis Amos, Adam Caudell and Eddie Daniel. Interment was in the Blairsville City Cemetery.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville,