Claude R. Ashwell, 92
DOVER, DE - Claude R. Ashwell passed away 01/14/2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born December 2, 1930, in Moneta, Virginia, to the late Ollie Rucker Ashwell and Scottie B. Foster.
Mr. Ashwell retired from the USAF as TSGT. After retirement, he worked maintenance for Larry Homes, Red Ashwell Mobile Homes, and Capitol Homes. He was an active member of Palestine Baptist church in Huddleston, Virginia. Moving to Delaware in 1966, he made many friends and joined several different clubs, including, Walter L. Fox American Legion Post #2, Dover, DE, VFW of Smyrna/Clayton, DEL-VETS, Camden-Wyoming Moose Lodge, and the SGT. Association. He loved going hunting, fishing and spending time with family to pass the time.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Bobbit, Edna Seward, Reva Bobbit; and his brother, Johnny Ashwell.
Mr. Ashwell is survived by loving wife of 56 years, Ruth V. Ashwell of Dover, DE; his two sons, William H. Ware and wife Tracie of Dover, DE, and Arthur "Tommy" Ware and Trisha Ware of Felton, DE; his two daughters, Paula Jean Lyons of Fort Worth, TX, and Janice Lee Longfellow of Millsboro, DE; his two brothers, John Mason Ashwell of Virginia, and Jimmy Lee Ashwell of Virginia; his three sisters, Sarah Jo Bumpus of Tennessee, Sandra Faye Wurgler of Virginia, and Charlona Delong of Virginia; ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Private Service at a later date.
To view full obituary, send letters of condolence, and sign guestbook, please visit www.torbertfuneral.com