Audry Ashworth, 88, of Anacoco, passed from this life on December 24, 2024. He was born in Vernon Parish on August 2, 1936.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jessica. He leaves behind four children: Tammy and Brian Banks of Cypress, TX, Kimberly Vasquez of North Richland Hills, TX, Mark and Christi Ashworth of Leesville, LA; and Scott and Catia Ashworth of Centennial, CO; grandchildren, Morgan (Casey), Mitchell, RJ, Brooke (Greg), Bryce, Logan, Brayden, Landry, Blayne, Caio, and Camilla; great-grandchildren, Rowan, Brynn, and Layla; stepchildren, Amy Johnson (Richard) of Anacoco, Jill Leonard of Evans, and Tom Leonard (Christi) of Anacoco; step grandchildren, Krystal (Jessy), Rachel (Eric), Payton, and Reese; step great-grandchildren, Caroline, Brock, and David; and two sisters, Marie Stewart of Albany, LA and Juanita Lewis of Huntsville, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hazel Ashworth; brothers, Ruben, JT, Edward, and MC; and sisters, Lester Boudreaux, Dorothy Cooper, and Rachel Watson.
Audry graduated from Rosepine High School in 1956. After being drafted into the Army in 1960, he remained in service as a member of the Louisiana National Guard and retired with over 20 years of honorable service. He received his undergraduate degree from McNeese State University and in 1973, he earned a Masters of Education degree also from McNeese. He dedicated thirty-three years of his professional career to his home community as a counselor, coach, and principal at Rosepine High School.
The family extends sincere gratitude to The Woodlands for their loving care of “Coach” and to Jeane’s Funeral Service, especially John Lewing, for their compassionate support. Also, to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and the many friends and neighbors that always came when we called.
Audry will be interred in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery with the military honors due him on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Family and friends will gather at Jeane’s Funeral Service in Leesville on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. then follow in procession to the cemetery.
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Visitation
7
Jan
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
7
Jan
3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
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3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
