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2020
Watson Ashworth Obituary
WATSON RAY ASHWORTH
November 21, 1937 April 8, 2020
Watson Ray Ashworth was born November 21, 1937 in Glen Jean, West Virginia to John Watson and Minnie Izitta (Racer) Ashworth.
He died April 8, 2020 at his son's home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Meat Manager for King Soopers from which he retired.
Watson loved West Virginia eventually making Colorado Springs his home in 1957, he loved his children and his family.
He enjoyed motorcycles, hot rods, bowling, camping, watching sports and he was a great golfer and guitar player along with being a good cook.
Watson was a giving man and loved by many.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Lorraine and Frances.
Watson is survived by daughters, Diana R., Bivens, Dannita M. Ashworth and Rachelle D. Ashworth, son, Kevin D. Ashworth all of Colorado Springs; brothers, Paul, Danny and Mike; sisters, Reba, Rachel, Barbara and Juanita; grandchildren, Erika, Nickoli, Jenna, Kendyl, Caleb, Hayden, and Carson; great-grandchildren, Austin, Jennifer, Kyler, Rayannah, Kayden, Rally, Race, Laela, Whitney, Ellie, Griffy, Rilynn, Brayten, and Jaxen; great great-grandchildren; Kiara and Alistair.
Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Watson Ashworth
Dannita Ashworth
January 3, 2021
He is my father and I will miss him.
Carolyn Van Der Wege
April 15, 2020
In Memoriam of Ray Ashworth:
Dear Ray,
Where to begin. Such a pleasure and an honor to have had you as part of my life in the last 12 years. Your spirit, your integrity, your guidance and your wisdom were monumental in who you were. Our long talks of family, traditions, experiences, beliefs, and yes, only a little bit of politics. I want to thank you for all the inspiration, fulfillment, and enjoyment brought out of each and every conversation.
You will be remembered for your stylish and sharp dress (always looking your best); your sense of humor; your laughter; your smile; the numerous get togethers for visits, outings, dinners, home projects, and the most important of all, most rewarding and most fun golf, that you shared with Kevin and I, will be forever etched in my heart.
Your infinite love and honor for your children; grand, great, and great-great grandchildren, was an attribute you possessed and portrayed with sincere faithfulness. They are all very blessed to have had such a loving and devoted father; grand, great, and great-great grandfather.
To all of your family, I express my deepest sympathy, ask for Gods blessing and his hand be placed upon each and every one of you at this most difficult time, especially to you, Kevin.
May you Ray, delight in the pleasure of the Kingdom of Heaven. Rest in Peace.
With Love,
Jim Mayes
April 14, 2020
Ray you were always a great co-worker and fun to work with!! You were also a wonderful father because I've known Rachelle many years, and she is such a loving and caring person. She is a class act, just as you were--and will always be. My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Ashworth family. Be comforted in knowing that those of us who believe in Christ, and I pray it is all of you, will see Ray again. God bless the Ashworth family. Jim Mayes Friend/Co-worker
keith eastburn
April 13, 2020
Ray you were well respected and you will be missed.
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Dana Marriott
April 13, 2020
Racy, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts & prayers with you & your family.
Tim Hickey
April 13, 2020
Kevin,
Sorry for you and your family's loss.
-Tim Hickey
Randy
April 13, 2020
Loved uncle ray. Loved when he he came in. Knew going to be a big camping party or picnic for a week
Mia Kaminski
April 13, 2020
Ray thank's for are long talk's and for all you did for me.You are very special person with a big heart.You are going to be miss bye so many.God Bless
Jorinda Leonard
April 12, 2020
Uncle Ray you were loved by so many! I have so many great memories of you growing up. You always had a great smile and welcoming heart! You will be missed!
Rachelle Ashworth
April 12, 2020
I am gonna miss you daddy. I hope you are dancing up there in heaven. Happy Easter.
Lori Curry
April 12, 2020
Kevin I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
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