ASHE Anthony Ashe Sr., 54, of 625 W. Sixth St., Winston-Salem, passed away un-expectedly Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. Anthony was born Feb. 2, 1953, to Walter Ashe and Willie Queen White in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Winston-Salem under his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo and Ida Lee Pauling of 22nd Street and Hattie Avenue. He was affiliated with New Bethel Baptist Church and was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. He was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Army and American Legion Post No. 220. He worked at Merita Bakery in Winston-Salem for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and foster parents; his son, Anthony Ashe Jr.; and foster brothers Jeffery Addison and Chauncey Shuford. Survivors include two daughters, Tanya Ashe of Durham and Stefanie Ashe of Roanoke Rapids; three brothers, Odell Ashe of Winston-Salem and Walter and Thomas (Elizabeth) Ashe of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Mary Morgan of Washington, D.C.; two foster brothers, Dennis (Sophia) Addison of Woodlawn, Tenn., and Donald (Cynthia) Addison of Kings Mountain; foster aunt Mary Shuler of Winston-Salem; numerous "brothers and sisters" with whom he was raised; four grandchildren, De' Jour, Akira, Amaya and Eli; a very close cousin, Gloria Little of Winston-Salem; and a host of other very dear friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Salisbury National Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home. The family will convene at the home of Mary Shuler, 2316 Stokes Ave., Winston-Salem. Donations, cards and letters may be forwarded to the daughter, Tanya Ashe, at 715 Laurel Springs Drive, Durham, NC 27713. Online condolences may be made at
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Rondy Scippio
Haven't seen Anthony since High School but I remember him being a cool dude.Irma Wilson (Comer)
Anthony passed away unexpectedly on Jan 23, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Tanya Ashe of Durham, and Sttefanie Ashe of Roanoke Rapids; 3 brothers, Odell, Walter,and Thomas; sister Mary Morgan, foster brothers Dennis Addison, Donald Addison; 4 grandchilren; De'Jour, Akira, Amaya and Eli.Anthony was a member of the US Armed Forces, Army and American legion Post No. 220.
Vernon (Sonny) English
I remember Ant from JFK Jr High, Atkins, and East. He was a good, trusted friend. Good singer and athlete, and all-around good man. We were blessed to have a cool guy around like him who had skills, but no BIG EGO. He always stayed crazy, funny, and modest. Heart goes out to the family! Miss u bro! Be blessed!!Clarke McGriff
Ashe was the 'fastest man on earth!' Or at least it seemd like it. I knew him since elementary school when we used to run the bases at 14th Street Elementary School. He was fast! Good brother and Friend. Never had an unkind word to say about anyone. High School was the last time I saw him but I am proud to know that he served in the US Army like me. That makes us double-kindred. He also lived with my Aunt, Ida Lee Pauling as he grew up. So we were semi-cousins too. Great guy!