Joseph L.

Joseph L. Ash, 73, of Hopewell, formerly of Sistersville, WV, passed away January 4, 2010. He was born November 20, 1936, a son of the late Peter U. Ash, Jr. and Merle Johnston Ash. He was a member of the Sistersville Baptist Church, a 1956 graduate of Sistersville High School, a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree from Firestone after 30 plus years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Adams Ash and sisters Texana, Nila, and Hope Ash. Survivors include brothers, Lorn Ash of Macedonia, OH, Loman Ash of Akron, OH, and Dorman Ash of Sistersville, WV; sisters Munice Flesher of Middlebourne, WV, Montana Thomas of Friendly, WV, Una Henderson of Sistersville, WV, Faith Baker of Coopersville, MI, and Charity Hadley of Josephs Mills, WV; a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members; his friend and companion of over 10 years, Eileen Schall of Petersburg and his best friend, Joe Bishop III of Disputanta who said “Joe was the best friend I ever had.” He loved his family and spending time with friends and family. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 6-8 pm. at Myers Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 pm with the Reverend Don Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Friendly Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at myersfuneralhome.wv.com.