Simmie L. Ash, 71, of O'Brien, FL passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, after a short stay in the E.T. York Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL. Simmie was born in Lake City, FL, lived in Branford and attended Branford High school before joining the Air Force. He served in Vietnam, and various other locations around the world and the US. In 1990 after 20 years of service he retired from the Air Force as a Master Sargent in Security. Simmie then moved from Rapid City, SD to O'Brien, FL. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Mr. Ash is survived by his wife of 50 years: Shirley A. Ash, O'Brien; Sons: Kevin G. Ash (Jill), Worthington Springs and Ken L. Lee (Pamela), Clermont; Sisters: Sue Conrad (Arthur), Branford and Sarah Greek (Jerry), East Dublin, GA; Brothers: Stanley Ash (Jeanette), Branford, and James Ash, Lake Butler; Grandchildren: Christie, Alisa, Acea, and Ally; Great grandchildren: Martin, Jaxson, Ezra, Ember, and Lilly.

He was preceded in death by his father Roy Ash, his mother Alice (Richards) Ash and his brothers Gene Ash and J.L. Ash.

A memorial graveside service will be at 10 AM Saturday, September 16th at the O'Brien Cemetery.