Russell C. Ashmore Jr.

Russell Carlton Ashmore, Jr. 93, transitioned from this world on August 21, 2023, to unite with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his loving wife Ruth Stansell Ashmore and other family and friends. Born November 3, 1929, son of the late Russell Carlton Ashmore, Sr. and Sarah Gaynelle Blakely Ashmore, he was a graduate of Clemson University, a United States Army Veteran where he served as a Second Lieutenant and served in the National Guard Service as a Captain. Russell served as a Chairman of the Board of Ashmore Bros. Inc., Chairman of the Board of Trustees at North Greenville College, later receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humanity, Chairman of the Board at the Greer Chamber for 15 years where he received Director Emeritus, SC Board of Commissioners for Licensure and Regulations for 9 years and the board of South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association. Mr. Ashmore received a South Carolina House of Resolution for Outstanding Service to the Citizens of the Palmetto State. He was also a Deacon at Taylors First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years, co-founded The Davis Lar’s Orphanage in Brazil, and later started the Taylors Free Medical Clinic with Dr. Jim Hayes and one of the organizers who started the Military Heritage Park at Clemson University. Surviving are his four children and their spouses, Rusty Ashmore III (Marilyn) of Moore, SC, Dianne Stewart (Billy) of Greer, SC, Mark Ashmore (Jody) of Anderson, SC and Greg Ashmore (Paige) of Campobello, SC; twelve grandchildren, Adrienne, Laura, Carlton, Sara Beth, Alissa, Katie, Andrew, Jessica, Austin, Katharine Anne, Charles, Stansell and their spouses; twenty two great-grandchildren; one step grandchild; four step great-grandchildren; and one sister, Becky King (Mike) of Greer, SC. Mr. Ashmore was predeceased by one brother, Richard A. Ashmore. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Taylors First Baptist conducted by Rev. Josh Powell, Dr. Jimmie Harley, and Rev. Jerry Long. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Taylors First Baptist Church. The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Taylors Free Medical Clinic, 400 W Main St, Taylors, SC 29687, North Greenville University, 7801 N Tigerville Rd, Tigerville, SC 29688, or Taylors First Baptist Church, 200 W Main St, Taylors, SC 29687. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Russell C. Ashmore Jr.

November 3, 1929 - August 21, 2023