1946
Calvin
2017
Calvin Nelson Ashwell
July 21, 1946 — December 13, 2017
Calvin Nelson Ashwell, 71, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was the husband of Carolyn Whitten Ashwell for 52 years.
Born July 21, 1946, Calvin was the son of the late John Edward Ashwell and Edna Millner Ashwell.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chadwick (Chad) Vincent Ashwell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Ashwell; daughter-in-law,Adrianne Ashwell and grandchildren Justice Ashwell, Foster Ashwell, Miranda Ashwell, and Jace Kirby. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Calvin was employed by Wiley and Wilson for 47 years. He was a master model maker and had made several dioramas for Amherst Museum. the Chaplain’s Museum at Liberty University and one for Poplar Forest. He enjoyed making model ships.
He was Past Master of Hill City Lodge No. 183. He loved anything regarding the Civil War and was a member of Lee’s Lieutenants Living History.
A celebration of Calvin’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Well Church, Saturday, December 16, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Tom Bryant officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Well Church, 2450 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, Va, 24551 or Park View Food for Families, 2420 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Va., 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Born July 21, 1946, Calvin was the son of the late John Edward Ashwell and Edna Millner Ashwell.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chadwick (Chad) Vincent Ashwell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Ashwell; daughter-in-law,Adrianne Ashwell and grandchildren Justice Ashwell, Foster Ashwell, Miranda Ashwell, and Jace Kirby. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Calvin was employed by Wiley and Wilson for 47 years. He was a master model maker and had made several dioramas for Amherst Museum. the Chaplain’s Museum at Liberty University and one for Poplar Forest. He enjoyed making model ships.
He was Past Master of Hill City Lodge No. 183. He loved anything regarding the Civil War and was a member of Lee’s Lieutenants Living History.
A celebration of Calvin’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Well Church, Saturday, December 16, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Tom Bryant officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Well Church, 2450 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, Va, 24551 or Park View Food for Families, 2420 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Va., 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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