Joshua V. Ashley

Joshua V. Ashley, 36, passed away tragically doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, July 29, 2020. Josh had a passion for gems, rocks and unique stones and loved all kinds of music. He was always willing to help anyone who needed anything and more than anything else, he loved his son. He will be deeply missed.

"Only the good die young."

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda; brother, Robert III; sister, Amanda; and grandfather, Henry Roberts. He is survived by his father, Robert Jr.; son, Micaiah; fiancee, Colleen; siblings, Kati, Jake, Hannah and Jeremy; grandparents, Judy and Robert Sr. Ashley and Sylvia Roberts; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. Calling hours will be at the funeral home for two hours prior to the service, from 12 - 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses to the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home, 760 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44305 or to Josh's GoFundMe page.

Due to the state of Ohio mandate, masks will be required for all visitors.

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