Service for Bobby Ash will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Len Reimer will officiate.
The son of Dan and Pearl Bray Ash was born July 13, 1933 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. As a young boy he was raised and worked on his families farm just outside of town. He later graduated from Catoosa High School. Upon graduation Bobby and his family traveled to California to work the local harvest. Wanting to continue his education Bobby took some local college classes while in California. In 1953 Bobby enlisted in the United States Army. Serving during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return home Bobby began working as a carpenter. He worked for many years before his health forced him to retire. On May 10, 2003 Bobby married Donna Rankin. They made their home in Foyil until moving to Tulsa just a few years ago. In his spare time Bobby enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Pearl Ash, wife Margaret Ash, and brother, Bart Ash.
Survivors include his wife Donna of the home, step-children, Matt Talley of Tulsa, John Talley and wife Lori of Eureka, Kansas, Brian Talley and wife Linda of St. Louis, Missouri and Jennifer Jordan of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother, Harvey Ash and wife Marilyn of Las Vegas; sister, Doris Figart of Skiatook, and grandchildren, Tana, Remmington, and Ty Talley.