David Garry Ashby's Obituary
David Garry Ashby passed peacefully in his sleep at home on October 19th, 2019 in Dewey Beach, DE at the age of 28 years old. David was born to Laura and Garry Ashby on October 31, 1990 in Newark, DE.
David graduated from Newark High School in 2009 and from University of Delaware in 2014 with a degree in Business Operations Management. David had a career he thoroughly loved and managed the construction of many residential homes and apartment buildings. His passions included art, renovating his home in Dewey Beach, and spending time with his family and many friends. David simply loved being around people!!
In addition to his parents, David is survived by his brother, Michael Ashby of Dewey Beach DE; his aunt, Terri Ashby Venema (Jim) of Newark, DE; his uncle, Bruce Ashby (Sherry) of Marydel, DE; and numerous other relatives in Delaware, Ohio, and Georgia.
A service in David's memory will be held at Pike Creek Bible Church, 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE on October 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM, followed by a celebration of his life at Deerfield Country Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE, at 1:00 PM.
A bonfire in memory of David will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Bellevue Street in Dewey Beach and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM at the Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Street, Dewey Beach.
Donations may be made to Pike Creek Christian Preschool or Church in lieu of flowers.
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