Caleb Ashley, age 29, of Royal, Arkansas, sadly left us on July 10, 2024 in Royal due to a tragic 4-wheeler accident.
Caleb was born at St. Joe Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71913, on December 28, 1994. His parents are Todd and Sheila Ashley. He has four siblings and a life long list of school friends. Along the way Caleb has touched the hearts of many and gained so many more friends over the years.
Caleb has the biggest heart that anyone could ask for. He didn’t care if it was pouring down rain or snowing knee deep, if you needed him, then he was there for you. Caleb never got married. Caleb graduated from Lake Hamilton school district.
Caleb went to work immediately after high school by working three jobs, Sonic, Burger King and Express Boats. Express Boats is where he learned how to build boats and Mig and Tig welding. He left Express Boats and was presently employed at Radius Aerospace. Caleb had the best work ethic and wanted to take care of his family. Caleb never met a stranger. He was constantly smiling and cracking jokes.
Caleb lived with his oldest sister Courtney for several years and was currently living with Mom and Dad. His dream was to buy a ton of property, enough land for all of his family to move to, build his log cabin, along with his shop, and build and restore his favorite cars.
The military was never lucky enough to experience Caleb. He was an avid gamer and loved playing Call of Duty, Rainbow 6, and Grand Theft Auto. He loved hunting and fishing with his Dad, nieces and nephews. He liked working out at the gym with his friends.
Caleb was raised Southern Baptist and attended Royal First Baptist Church a lot when he was a child. Caleb was so excited to be going into a family construction business with his Dad, Todd Ashley. The two were naming it “No Limits Construction”.
Caleb is survived by his Parents; Todd and Sheila Ashley, Sisters; Courtney, Adriene and Samantha Ashley, brother; Colby Ashley, eight nieces and nephews; Cayson, Harmonie, Bryton, Adeline and Olivia Ashley, Mckenna Smith, Briar and Ezabella Ellis, Aunt; Regina Bowman, Uncle; Dennis Bowman and John Kara, Great Aunt; Charlene Adams, Grandma and Grandpa; Nancy and Richard Stevens Godmother; Teresa Brock, Godfather; Del Brock, Cousins; Chevy Bowman, Monica Roop and over 30 more cousins and extended family. Also, his closest friends that he grew up with; Austin and Avery Brewer, Steven and Shaun Shirley, Bradley and Zack Wesolowski, and Cameron Johler. Caleb had over 300 friends, just too many to list here, and last but certainly not least, his fur babies; Cora Bell and Jupiter.
Preceding Caleb in death are, his all-time best friend CJ Hughes, Uncle; Mike Roop, Grandma and Grandpa; Darlene and Gene Roop, Great Uncle; Mike Adams, Great Aunt; Billie Jean Bair, Grandpa; Billy Ashley, and Grandma; Ethel Ashley, and Nephew; Holden Ashley.
Funeral Services will be held at Gross Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday 17, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held for Caleb on Thursday 18, 2024, at 9:00am in the Chapel at Gross Funeral Home. A Graveside service will immediately follow at Morning Star Cemetery. Pastor Robbie Richards will be the officiant at both services.
Pallbearers are; Colby Ashley, Bradley and Zack Wesolowski, Austin and Avery Brewer, Chevy Bowman, Cameron Johler, and Scott Powell.
More information can be obtained and viewed at www.grossfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Chad and Amber Bowers for creating the GoFundMe account for Caleb and his family. Also, a special thank you to the Datamax family for their thoughtful donation, to Casey Lillard, Dean Agus and Juile for creating the fundraiser benefit for the family, and EVERYONE else who helped along the way, GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!