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Obituary For Mr. Merrell “Bo” Ashford
Mr. Merrell "Bo" Ashford, a resident of Villa Rica, GA and native of Valley, AL, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. (EST) on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Ram Stadium, Valley, AL with Rev. Dr. George McCulloh as Officiant/Eulogist. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.
Public Viewing is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Davis Memorial Mortuary.
Merrell Jermaine “Bo” Ashford was born December 1, 1972 to Gwendolyn Elizabeth Magby and Charles W. Ashford in Chambers County, Alabama. Bo accepted Christ at an early age and joined Concord Baptist Church in Salem, Alabama.
Bo attended Riverview Elementary and graduated from Valley High School in Valley, Alabama. During his high school years, Bo played football as a running back. After graduation, he matriculated at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. He later was self-employed as a Barber. He made his home with his fiancee’ Landy Willis. He had a heart of love for everyone and enjoyed fishing as a hobby.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; Gwendolyn Elizabeth Magby McCants and Charles W. Ashford; his brothers, Michael Eric Magby and Jeffery C. Ashford; a sister, Linda M. Harris and a brother-in-law, Aubrey Hill. Merrell “Bo” Ashford entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
He is survived by: his fiancee’, Landy Willis; three children, Mishanti McCullough, Latavious Tremaine Willis and Michael Jermaine Willis; five brothers, Carl (Mary) Ashford, Willie Ashford, Derek (Latasha) Edmonson, Xavier Davis and Demetrius Murphy; eight sisters, Brenda Faye Hill, Doretha “Van” Roberts, Charlotte (Freddie) Trammell, Brenda Ashford, Teresa (Billy) Feagins, Brenda (Charles) Lowe, Angela Harmon and Keisha (Stan) Ross; two aunts, Mary Ann Hightower and Gladys Ashford Graham; five uncles, Charlie (Pamela) Magby, Jr., William Magby, Roy (Delores) Magby, Henry Thomas and Lee James (Wanda) Core; step-father, Franklin McCants; step-mother, Dorothy Ashford; sister-in-law, Sandra C. Ashford; god-son, Gabe Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services by Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley.
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Traditional Floor Basket was sent for Mr. Merrell “Bo” Ashford - June 09, 2022
Bo and I played ball at Morris Brown together and boy, what a talent he was! So very sorry for your loss. Wishing you his family and all his friends the peace that only the "God of all Comfort"Jehovah, can bring us during such difficult times.(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
-Jerrold B.
I pray God rest his healing arms around you all and your time of morning peace in his embrace. rest in peace Bo.
I pray God wraps his healing arms around this family in their time of morning. As you all will find peace within his embrace. rest in peace Bo.
Sending our condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace. - Mathis & Hardnett Family
My deepest condolences to the Ashford Family. Bo presence's may not be here physically; but there's a Legacy behind that everyone truly can say will forever remain. Family,let not your heart be troubled. Weeping may endure for a night; but Joy cometh in the morning. May the Lord keep you,strengthen you,; and continue to embrace you all,with his Love and comfort. May the Joy of the Lord be Your Strength. Long Live Merrell Jermaine "Bo"Ashford 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Tanya Oshay
Sending condolences and prayers to the families and friends of cousin Merrell "Bo" Ashford. May the Lord bless you all with peace, comfort and love. The Magby-Cofield family (of 3KHKAB8Ohio)
Bo was a great football player and I enjoyed watching him play. I'm sorry for your loss
Send my condolences to the family..Shemaka Summers and Summers Family ❤️❤️
My condolences to your family.
We are sending our Deepest condolences. Love always the Fears Family.
i am praying for strength for the family and his fiancé. I was truly blessed to have met and been able to assist my cuz friend and no more hearing him say what's up baby . i miss u cuz -friend .shay
Sending my condolences to The Ashford & Magby Family.
Sending healing prayers for family and friends....
I'm so very sorry to hear about Bo's passing. His Family & Friends will be in my Prayers! May our God give you all peace like no other! 🙏🏻
I'm so very sorry to hear about Bo's passing. The family will definitely be in my Prayers! May God give you peace like no other! 🙏🏻
Sending my condolences and praying for the family. He accept me as his Second Mother. He went far and beyond to make me Happy. I will truly MISS YOU😥
Alandria my sincere condolences on the passing of your fiance. I'm always here for you and your family. Cherish the memories of him close to your heart Always. 💋
