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Ashorn, Dr Leroy Willie Jr., Ph.D. (1943-2014)
Ashorn, Dr Leroy
Obituary
2014
Dr. Leroy Ashorn, 70, of Huntsville, Texas went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with Lymphoma on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Leroy was born September 2nd, 1943 in Bellville, Texas to Leroy W. and Annie Himly Ashorn. He graduated from Sealy High School in 1962 and continued his education earning an associates of arts degree from Blinn College(Brenham) in 1964, a bachelor of business administration degree and MBA from Sam Houston State University in 1966 and 1967, respectively, before earning his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1973. Leroy married Myrna Engelking on January 29, 1966. They were married for 48 years. Leroy and Myrna were blessed with one son, Chris, in 1977. Dr. Ashorn dedicated his career to educating others. Dr. Ashorn joined the faculty at Sam Houston State University in 1970 and served as a faculty member, Chair of the Department of General Business & Finance, Associate Dean & Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Interim Dean for the College of Business Administration. Leroy was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Myrna, son Chris Ashorn and wife Jacki and one granddaughter; mother Annie Ashorn; brother, Terry Ashorn and wife Patsy and family; brother Wayne Ashorn and wife Margie and family; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews and extended family members. Leroy was preceded in death by his father and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Himly; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ashorn; and father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Eikner. Interment: Sealy Cemetery, Sealy, Texas Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Huntsville, Texas |
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Ashorn
Dr Leroy
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