John Isaac Ashbaugh's Obituary
John Isaac Ashbaugh, 90 of Winslow, AR passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at his home. He was born May 13, 1921 in Washington D.C. to John Isaac Ashbaugh and Ruth (Padgett) Ashbaugh.
John joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943 and served as a pilot during World War II. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserve and retired in 1971 as a Lt. Colonel.
John was a pilot for Delta Airlines for 23 years.
He lived in Georgia, Texas, and retired to Winslow, AR to raise Morgan horses and Jersey cows. He had a wide array of interests including animals, shopping, collecting, reading, gardening, and wood carving.
He was preceded in death by his siblings; Frank and Alec Ashbaugh and Mary Ashbaugh Bobo, by his granddaughter; Cherie Michelle Vanlandingham, and grandson; Jeb Stuart Ashbaugh.
He is survived by three sons; John Isaac Ashbaugh of Mt. Pleasant, N.C, Russell George Ashbaugh of Concord, N.C., John Marc Ashbaugh of Winslow, AR, three daughters; Sherry Allene Blondeau of Senoia, GA, Ruth Ashbaugh Covin of Flower Mound, TX, Elizabeth Jolley Ashbaugh of West Fork, AR, eighteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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