Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Ashley, Jr., Henry Stokes January 8, 2014
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Virginian-Pilot  January 12, 2014
Henry “Hank” Stokes Ashley, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 
8, 2014, at Lake Taylor Hospital, holding the hands of his son and daughter. For 
the family, he was Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Santa Claus and St. Patrick rolled up 
into one amazing man. Hank was born on September 14, 1923, and the world has been 
a brighter place since. He bravely served his country as a sailor in the Pacific 
Theater during WWII, and proudly served the citizens of Norfolk as a plumber 
during the birth of its skyline. He is survived by the love of his life of over 65 
years, Janie, and his adoring children, Kathy, Billy, and Theresa. His legacy 
continues to grow beyond his beautiful life through his grand- and great-
grandchildren. One of his great-granddaughters, Helen, was born 10 weeks premature 
and cared for by the amazing staff at Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHKD. Hank was admitted to Lake 
Taylor Hospital nearly four years ago. During that time, he was cared for by a 
dedicated and professional staff of nurses and doctors. He was treated with 
unyielding dignity and gentleness that deserves acknowledgement and praise. A 
visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12, from 12-4 pm, at Smith and Williams 
Funeral Home 818 Norview Ave, Norfolk. The memorial service will be conducted at 
Christ the King Catholic Church, 3401 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, at 12 pm, Monday.

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