FREDDIE RAY ASH, 74, of Lesage, husband of Carolyn Sue Sanns Ash, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on September 1, 1939 in Lesage, WV, a son of the late Carlton and Edith Smith Ash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Orlena Beth Ash. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Rodney (Darlene) Ash and Robert (Ellen) Ash; step-sons, Timothy Floyd, Seth (Pam) Floyd, David Floyd; daughter-in-law, Joni Floyd; brother, Carl (Rosalie) Ash; sister, Connie Ash; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Ash was a veteran of the WV National Guard and a retired clerk for Chevron. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wayne, WV. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 pm at the mortuary.