Fred Ashford

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:  a time to be born and a time die. a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Mr. Fred Ashford was born on December 25, 1950 in Fairfield County, SC.  He was the son of the late Brooks and Mariah Hutchinson Ashford. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home.

He was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County, SC.

Fred was a talented Brick Mason, working with Olin Hayes Brick Masonry for 35 years. 

Fred loved his family and friends.  He enjoyed dressing nice, dancing, playing spades and sitting around talking junk to everyone.  He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Alston Ashford and 21 brothers and sisters.

Fred leaves behind to cherish his memory, his three children, Fredrick (Chantay) Ashford, Katherine (Bradley) Robinson and Tyrone (Tiffany) Ashford; one brother, Levell (Eva Mae) Ashford; two sisters, Tena (late Thomas) Anderson and Bertha (late Odell) Cook; a life-long friend, Irene Powell; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will truly miss him.

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