Ashby L. Tyree, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019.He was born in Amherst County on November 26, 1923. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Elizabeth Mays Tyree his father, Henry Tyree and mother, Eva Perry Tyree.
He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Pacific from 1943 to 1946.
He was a member of Madison Heights Christian Church. Ashby retired after 39 years of service at Lynchburg Plate Glass.
He survived by his children, Peggy June Giles, Gregory Leon Tyree (Sally) and Gary Vaughan Tyree along with numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.
A Memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights Chapel 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 with the Pastor George Harris and Pastor Glynn Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
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