Charles Lamar Ashley, Sr of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 84.

 

Charles was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis and a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing and loved playing the slots. He will be greatly missed by all.

 

He is survived by his son, Larry Ashley; daughters, Rhonda Ashley and Karie Rehm; brother Larry Ashley; sisters, Ramona McCullah, Thelma Quhart, Frances Merrimen, and Sharlyn Smith; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

 

He is preceded by his parents, Clifford Ashley and Vivian Grisham Ashley; wife of eighteen years, Joyce Sheafer Ashley; son, Charles Ashley, Jr; brother, Edward Ashley; sisters, Mary Folsom and Suzie Ashley Stanier.

 

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Wednesday March 9, 2022, at Picayune Funeral Home. Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiated by Bro. James Reeves.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website, picayunefuneral.com for the obituary where you may leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.