Mr. Dave Ashley, age 76, of Jefferson passed away Sunday morning, June 8, 2014 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Ashley is survived by his wife Gwen Ashley, five children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Museum of Ashe County, PO Box 1404, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.