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William Burdette Asher, Jr., 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 28, 1947 in Annapolis County, Maryland to the late William Burdette Asher, Jr. and Anna Marie Langley Asher.
William was retired after 21 years with the U.S. Army, where he received the Army Commendation Medal for his service to the 31st Engineers in Vietnam from November 1969 to October 1970.
For the past 30 years, William gave his time and loved every minute volunteering with BINGO. He enjoyed fishing, whether it was in his boat or on the bank, as long as he was wetting a hook. He and his wife Jackie loved to ride whether it was to Lumberton for lunch or just around the block. He always enjoyed taking the children to Hot and Now on Raeford Road.
The family will receive friends from 11-12 p.m on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home followed by a service at 12 noon in the Chapel. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, James Asher and great grandson, Chase Asher.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Natsue “Jackie” Asher; son, Kelly Asher (Elke Watson); daughters, Amy Wright (Gemini), Freda Meadows (Matthew); sisters, Sondra Gillikin, Suzanne McCauley, Gayle Asher, Toni Gilchrist (Gary); brother, Terry Asher (Debbie); grandchildren, Kalyyle Asher, Camden Asher, Jordan Graham, MaKayla Ray, Mya Ray; great grandchildren, Kasai Morris, Kaisen Asher, Zayden Asher, Winter Burns, Jh’avea Graham, Jhor’lani Graham and a special granddaughter, Zaia Green.
Funeral Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301.
Online condolence may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com