David A. Ashley, age 68 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 8, 1954 in Morris, IL to George and Docia Mary (nee Shain) Ashley. David grew up in Minooka and graduated from Minooka High School Class of 1972. He was an operator with Local # 150, retiring after 35 years. David married Debra Goode Phillips at the Park Street Congregational Church in Mazon on May 24, 1997.

A man who took pride in his home, David spent much of his time landscaping, gardening and caring for his house. He enjoyed puttering around in his shop. At 1:00 pm though, Dave would take a break from his chores to watch The Maury Povich Show and after Deb's retirement, he was happy that she would join him to watch. Most of all, Dave was devoted to his family and especially appreciated being "Papa".

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Debra; his daughters, Mary Ashley of Minooka and Elizabeth (Jeremy) Russell of Morris; his sons, Justin Ashley of Minooka, Matthew (Angie) Phillips of Coal City and Adam (Christine) Phillips of Goose Lake; three grandchildren, Tristen, Tanner and Tyler Phillips; one sister, two brothers and his brothers-in-law, Ronald (Lonnie) Goode of Dwight and James (Melanie) Goode of Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Docia Ashley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Erline and Lucille Goode and his sister-in-law, Darlene Franklin.

Memorials may be made in David's name to the Coal City United Methodist Church.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A Memorial Visitation will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10:30 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 noon at the Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 East McArdle Road, Coal City, IL 60416. Rev. Dr. Jay Regennitter will officiate.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are entrusted with arrangements.