Obituaries

Gregory R. Ashby, 55, of Sherman, Texas, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Dannel Funeral Chapel, Sherman, Texas. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at Dannel Funeral Home. He was born on December 31, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska, one of three sons born to Darlene Pemberton and Richard "Dick" Ashby. At the young age of one, he moved with his parents to Portland, Oregon and from that moment on, he called Portland "Home". He moved to Sherman over 30 years ago. On July 24, 1989, he married Linda Williams in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and of that union, a precious daughter was born, Chelsea Ashby. He was owner of Gallery Frames and Art Center located on Mulberry Street. Mr. Ashby was a member of various organizations, and was especially committed to the Sherman Noon Lions Club and the Sherman Art League which was certainly a passion of his. He specialized in abstract art which was evident in all of his favorite pieces. Not only was he passionate about fine works of art, he loved photography, Astronomy, History, hiking, bicycling, camping, kayaking, the art of wine making and loved attending concerts. He loved being outdoors and any activity that involved being outdoors. He had a diverse love of all genres of music and bands. He is survived by his parents, Darlene & Richard "Dick" Ashby of Nyssa, OR; his wife and soulmate, Linda of Sherman, TX; daughter, Chelsea Ashby and Colin Price of Howe, TX; brothers, Rodney Ashby (Kathy) of Washougal, WA and Bradley Ashby of Portland, OR; Mother - in - law, Margaret Williams of Sherman, TX; Very Special Friends, Mark & Eve Gilmore of Bells, TX; and his favorite pups, Rebel, Lexi, Kingston, and Baylor.