Mr. Willie Howard Ash entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2021 at Sovah Medical Center. He was the son of the late Melchior Ash Jr. and Alice Ash, born on November 10, 1939 in Danville, Virginia.

Willie, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Howard,” accepted Christ at a young age, and was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

He received his education from the Danville Public School System, and a graduate of Southside High School and St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

After college, Willie served in the United States Army. Upon completion of his duty, he worked many years and retired from Goodyear. Willie belonged to the American Legion Post 29, and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Wyatt Ash, his parents, Melchior Ash Jr. And Alice Ash, two brothers, Rueben Ash and Melchior Ash III.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories, two nieces, Alisa and Denita Ash, two nephews, Jerry Ash and Chris Fultz, a great niece, Courtnee Lacks-Brown, and two great-nephews, Jihad Ash and Christian Brown all of Baltimore, Maryland, a brother in law, Leroy Edwards, a cousin, Curtis Ash, and devoted friends, Jackie Williamson, Ida Fuller, Constance Swanson, and Debra Turner. He will truly be missed by a host of friends.

A public viewing for Mr. Willie Howard Ash will be held on Friday, October 29, , 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment - Danville, Virginia.

Graveside celebration service for Mr. Willie Howard Ash will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, 2021 at 11:00 am. at the Highland Memorial Park 3049 North Main St. Danville Virginia with full military honors. Elder Ella J. Pass, Eulogist, Officiant.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery on the day of the service at 10:45 a.m.

Masks are required at all visitations and services and attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com – “Our Family Servicing Your Family”

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