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Walter Lewis Ashton Jr.

1922 - 2018

Walter Lewis Ashton Jr. obituary, 1922-2018

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Blvd

New Orleans, Louisiana

Walter Ashton Obituary

Walter Lewis Ashton Jr., born on July 27, 1922 in East Brewton, AL. Died on December 13, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Lewis Ashton Sr. and Alma Scott Ashton, his wife of 57 years Rita Louise Shuck Ashton, his sister Gladys Ashton Mashburn, his brother Jackson Augustus Ashton, and grandson David Allen Ashton Jr. He is survived by his sons, Mark Scott Ashton (Trish), David Allen Ashton Sr. (Patsy), and Patrick Gregory Ashton (Karma); as well as his daughters Sara Ashton Murphy (John), Sylvia Ashton Bellone (Chris), and Marie Ashton Gage (Tom). He is also survived by his grandchildren Zachary and John Bellone, Eric, Amy, and Julie Ashton, Meredith and Kevin Gage; and great-grandsons Theodore and Desmond Ashton-Shaw, and Colby Bellone. Services will be held at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and on Monday, December 17, 2018, from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. A special thanks to Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care and Notre Dame Hospice Care Staff for their blessed care given during his last days and also the Lambeth House Staff where he previously resided. Born in the rural area of East Brewton, Alabama he was raised as a child of The Great Depression. He graduated with a BS in Engineering from University of Alabama during WWII. He served during the war in the Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theater on Saipan Island during the push toward Japan. He built roads as well as repaired the airfields and the hospital during the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific. His decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal. After the war, he was building bridges in the St Louis area when he met the love of his life Rita Schuck when she was working off-air at KMOX radio. They were married in April 1948 and were together for 57 years. The young couple moved to New Orleans when Walter accepted a job at Curtis and Davis before going into business for himself as a consulting engineer. Walter and Rita were devoted members of Mater Dolorosa Church in New Orleans, St Ann Church and Shrine in Metairie, and St. John the Baptist in Folsom.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2018.
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Our sincere condolences to your family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

December 19, 2018

The loss of a love one is difficult. May the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 1 Thes. 4:14 can bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be reassuring. May the God of peace be with you and your family.

December 18, 2018

My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. Psalm 90:10

December 18, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

December 18, 2018

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of your dear father and grandfather. Your family was blessed to have shared so many years and memories with him. May God comfort each of you during your time of bereavement.

December 17, 2018

Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May your cherished fond memories help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your love one again.
Linda

December 17, 2018

I absolutely adored your father. I was one of many who helped celebrate his 90th birthday and wrote him a poem. It ended "he's the only conservative I'll ever adore." We laughed at that line. I will miss him.

KAREN ANTHONY

December 17, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God give you peace and the strength to endure your loss 2nd Corinthians 1:3,4.

December 17, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family, May you lean every morning on the arm of God as you cope with the dear loss in your life - Isaiah 33:2

BRY

December 17, 2018

Dear family, and friends.
So sorry on the lost of your love one.
Eccl 9:5,10

R. R

December 17, 2018

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Ashton....he will be missed by many...May god give the family the needed strength to endure the difficult days ahead...2 cor.1:2,3

December 16, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May God sustain you at this time of such great loss (Psalms 94:19).

December 15, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss,may Jesus words at John 28;29 give you hope
and help you cope with your loss.

December 15, 2018

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

December 15, 2018

It is with my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time of sorrow. May precious memories along with encouraging words such as those found at Jude 1:2 "May Mercy and Peace and Love be increased to you."

V T

December 15, 2018

Out thoughts and prayers are with the Ashton family. Love, David and Ana Graci

December 15, 2018

Ana Graci

December 15, 2018

My condolences to the Ashton family. We have to take comfort and in the scriptures and do as the Apostle was said Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. Colossians 3:15

December 15, 2018

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Dec

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

Dec

17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

Dec

17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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