Lawrence Ash was born May 5, 1938 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He passed away on August 29,2023 at the Ravenswood Care Center in Ravenswood, West Virginia.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Glennis and Dessie Ash; his wife, Clovea Waggoner Ash (mother of their three children); his second wife, Martha Looney Ash; and his brother, Bobby Gene Ash.

He is survived by his children, Randy Lee Ash (Missy), Kimberly Ann Starcher (Alan), and Shelia "Dink" Elias (Bobby); and his sister, Loretta Russell. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Lawrence was an avid outdoorsman and supported environmental organizations. He enjoyed line-dancing and traveling. He also enjoyed attending church services at Faith Baptist Church in Spencer, West Virginia.

Lawrence worked as a manufacturing maintenance employee of which skills included fabricating, welding and millwright work. His career in this field of work began at Monarch Rubber Factory in Spencer and saw him retire from Century Aluminum in Ravenswood, West Virginia.

The family is planning a private graveside service, at which time, Lawrence's ashes will be joined with his wife, Clovea, at the Clover Cemetery in Clover, West Virginia.

Arrangements provided by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com