Edward Lee Ash

Mr. Ash graduated from West Virginia State University in 1959 with a degree in structural drafting. He used his expertise to work as a structural draftsman in piping design and contributed to the design of offshore drilling rigs for companies such as Union Carbide, J. Ray McDermott, and Aker Kvaerner. He married the love of his life, Carol (Cavender) Ash, on June 14, 1958, in Dunbar, West Virginia.

Eddie enjoyed trains and building model railroads and was a member of the Katy Model Railroad Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, growing roses, and tending his gardens. A man of strong faith, he regularly studied his Bible and served his church as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He and his family attended First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches. He was a proud patriot who enjoyed watching Fox News and Gunsmoke. Though he lived in Texas for more than 51 years, he remained a proud West Virginian, with his heart still in his home state.

Mr. Ash was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marvin Ash; and his sister, Geneva Roark.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol Ash; his son, David Ash and wife Sarah, and their children: Ellen Westbrook and husband Bryce and their son, Henry; Emily Ash and fiancé Ryan Thomas; Erin Ash; and Mason Ash; his daughter, Debra Carson and husband Kyle, and their children: Mary Kate Carson and husband Nate Olmos; Bethany Carson and fiancé Limi Shala; and Ginny Carson; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. Marlin Fenn. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mason Ash, Kyle Carson, Bryce Westbrook, Ryan Thomas, Nathaniel Olmos, Limi Shala, Robert Crow, and Gary Moore.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the many caregivers who assisted Mr. Ash, including Dr. Mark Cline, Erin Sommerlatte Pirtle, PA, and their staff; Dr. Carl Jones; the ICU team at Nacogdoches Medical Center; the staff at Stallings Court; and caregiver Sharon Culpepper.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Love, INC.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.