Lester Ashley

Lester Lee Ashley, 82, of Hamilton, was born on October 5, 1942 to Luther and Geneva (nee Howson) Ashley in Eubank, Kentucky.

Lester only went to the 8^th grade of school because he went to work at the sawmill to help provide for his family. He came to Ohio in 1965 looking for work and met his wife Paulette. They married in 1970. They had 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Lester spent a lot of his days helping others with their cars, lawnmowers, and landscaping. Whenever you called, he would be there. He will be remembered for his good heart and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Lester is survived by his loving wife, Paulette (nee Curtis) Ashley, children, Kevin (Sandy) Ashley, Tammy (George) Thomas, and Justina (Josh) Merkle, grandchildren, Tammy Ashley, Tiffany Ashley, Stephanie Ashley, George Thomas, Tori Thomas, Easton Merkle, Ellie Merkle, and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Janis Ashley, Dallas Ashley, and Junior Ashley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to assist with funeral costs via Venmo (@Paulette-Ashley-2).

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Follow the BLUE Line). A funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Entombment will take place at 12:00pm at the Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.