SFC US Army (Ret.) William Ernest Ash

May 3, 1928 -November 11, 2013

Columbus , GA- SFC US Army (Ret) William Ernest Ash, 85, of Columbus died on November 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services for Mr. Ash will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Parkhill Cemetery, according to Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus.

Visitation for Mr. Ash will be from 6-8 pm, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the funeral home.

William Ernest Ash was born May 3, 1928 to the late Albert and Edna Florence Ash. In addition to his parents Mr. Ash was preceded in death by two brothers; Charles Ray Ash and Willard Ash.

Mr. Ash served his country in the United States Army. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Army Mr. Ash continued to work in security business until his last retirement from Muscogee County Corrections as Sergeant of the Guards.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife; Flora Ash, son; Alan Ash, step-daughter; Wanda Hawkins and her husband Tony, step-son; William Flowers and his wife Betty, one grandson; Kevin Thomas Flowers and his wife Emily, and one great-grandson; Kevin Thomas Flowers, Jr.

Flowers and online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com