Vance B. Ashe
September 17, 1929 ~ July 14, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Vance B. Ashe, 87, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
A native of Asheville, Vance was a son of the late James Elisha and Anne Winberry Ashe and was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Moffitt "Bobbie" Ashe in 2013, and brothers, James E. Ashe, Jr. and Alan W. Ashe.
He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School and attended Duke University. He operated the firm of Ashe Accounting and was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years and served on many committees. He was also a 33rd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Motorcycle Corps.
Mr. Ashe is survived by his daughters, Mollie Ashe Scott and husband Robert, Brenda Rhinehart and husband Ronnie, and Susan Tedder and husband Neil, all of Candler; son, Greg Ashe, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Matt Rhinehart, Jacob Scott, Colin Scott, Whitney Tedder, and Melody Lakeman; great-grandson, Cole Rhinehart; and a brother, Donald Ashe.
The funeral service for Mr. Ashe will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, with The Revs. Dr. Michael Kurtz and Veranita Alvord officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
The Ashe family expresses their appreciation to the staff of Pisgah Reirement Community and to Dr. John Langlois and Dr. Kevin Treakle, for the care they all provided.
Vance has seen Bobbie again! Girls
I loved your parents even before you were born.
I am Sharon the eldest daughter of
Russell and Mildred Plemmons. We talked often on the phone.
I remember you when you were very small.
Your parents kept me up to date on all your
Family. They loved Our Lord and He loves them.
Somehow it makes me thankful to know they
Are together. I wish I could be there
To hug each of you. Your Father is a
Precious man and Heaven is even dearer
To our hearts now. I know how he loved
Each of you he will be so missed!
Hug one another from me.
Brenda, I’m so sorry for the passing of your father. There is nothing like the love of a daddy. May God give you comfort during these grieving times.
Among my earliest childhood memories are going to the Ashe Accounting Office with my dad in the 1950’s. We would always see Vance along with his father and brother at tax time each year. Vance was a very special person to our entire family. He often laughed at how much my mother reminded him of his mother, both red heads. Heaven has gained a truly fine man and a ‘ Duke Blue Devil ‘ through and through. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ashe family during this sad and difficult time
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad,
but we all can have peace and comfort knowing
he is in a much better place.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Marcia Hipps
Vance’s life exemplifies a life well lived and one we all can aspire to – a credit to his family, profession, community and church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you navigate this difficult time. The Wood Family – Amy, Jim, Caroline and James.
To all of Vance’s family and especially Greg, my prayers, love, and thoughts are with you. Vance was the brother I never had and one of the best men I was ever blessed to know and call family.
You will be well missed .He loved his girls and son. He missed Bobbie deeply, now he can be with her forever. Vance was a good listener and a wonderful friend. I am blessed to have been a part of Vance and Bobbies life. May you rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. Dr. Scott spoke often of his concern for you and your father in these past months. I am thinking of you and your family in this time of grief. Anna Weldon (Asheville Veterinary Associates)
Brenda, Susan, and Molly, I am so sorry to hear about Vance. He is part of so many memories. I will never forget all thw Sundays the Forum Class at Abernethy filled Wilson Hall when he was teaching. He had so many talents. Love and Blessings to you and all Vance’s family . We are thinking of you. Alice Hoffman and all the Hoffman Family
Dear Ashe family, you’re in our hearts and prayers!
I only knew Mr. Ashe from seeing him support Jacob and Colin at ballgames, but after hearing about his life and how he touched so many, I regret not taking the time to speak with him more. It was always very obvious how much Mollie loved her daddy. He was a blessed man to have the love of so many! Your family is in my prayers for peace and comfort.
He is a wonderful man with a wonderfully loving and supportive family. It was a privilege to get to know him and assist in his care. My thoughts are with you all.