"Dennis and Leah: We will be praying for you during this time of adjustment. In times like these, we are so thankful for the hope we have in our loving Lord."
In loving memory of
Joseph "Joe" Ashcraft
February 19, 1941 - November 4, 2014
Marion: Joseph "Joe" Ashcraft, 73, died Tuesday morning, November 4, 2014, in Miller's Merry Manor, Hartford City. He was born in Muncie, the son of the late Virgil and Frances (Stotlor) Ashcraft. Joe graduated from Eaton High School in 1959. He married Patricia Little on May 3, 1985, in Golden, Colorado. He was a former member of the UAW # 287, and enjoyed fishing and football. He attended the First Community Church, Matthews. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Patty, Marion; two sons, Dennis (Leah) Kendall, and Doran Kendall; two daughters, Mary (Larry) Pulley and Sharon Kendall (Ron Rima); three brothers, Tim, Jim, and Mark; six grandchildren, Steven Kendall, Doran (Amanda) Kendall, Kay (Derek) Roberts, Brittany (Zach) Bardsley, Bethany (Brian) Miller, and Rodney Kendall; and 14 great grandchildren and another one due in January. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Christy Jones, and two brothers, Phillip and David. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, November 7, 2014, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana Officiating: Pastor Joe Ruberg Interment: Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana
Tributes
"I'm very sorry for your loss. I am Joes aunt. Virgil was my brother. May God be with you and the family.Aunt Norma"
"Our prayers are going out for Grandma Pat as she mourns the loss of Pappa Joe. Praise the Lord we have hope in Him, and we know that Pappa Joe is whole and healed again. We'll see him again one day. Tomorrow we will celebrate his life together and comfort each other in our loss with the knowledge that we have hope in the Lord. Love you, Grandma!"
"I am so sorry for your loss. In the bible we find hope and comfort. Jesus said in John 5:28 "the hour is coming in which all those in the graves will hear my voice and come out.""