Alfred Anthony Ash I was born September 22, 1954, in Kings Mountain, NC. He went home to be with Jesus March 16, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

He was preceded in death by Grandma Julia Euzelia Ash Roberts, his mother Phyllis Ash and his brother Clarence Ash.

Alfred graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1973. There he played left guard for the KMHS football team and wrestled for the KMHS wrestling team. He was the first athlete in KMHS history to win a state championship in wrestling at 185lbs in '72-'73. He later attended Appalachian State University on a full wrestling scholarship and obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Construction Technology. This is also where he met his best friend and wife Connie in 1974. Alfred acquired his National Board Certification and taught at Kings Mountain High School, Fundamentals of Technology, and Computer Engineering until he retired. He coached KMHS football and wrestling, sending several athletes to the state championships including both of his sons. Coach Ash leaves behind his wife of 42 years Connie Ash; having just celebrated their wedding anniversary, daughter Niki Luckey (David) of Greensboro, son A. Anthony Ash II (Jenny) of Charlotte, son Matthew Ash (Jen) of Chicago, daughter Kayla Ash of Kings Mountain, grandchildren; Jonas, Cheslynn, Matthew, Stephan, Julia, Marques, Malaja, Malik and so many family and friends. Alfred Ash was a well-known and loved son of Kings Mountain, NC. His family was his pride and joy. He worked hard to ensure that we all not only heard his words of love, encouragement, and truth, but we lived it to the absolute fullest.

The Ash Family is so thankful for all of the outpouring of love through phone calls, texts, messages, social media, food drop offs and air hugs! We don't how we could ever repay the kindness that has been shown to us during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you! The family will hold a private Memorial Service due to Covid-19. The service may be viewed on Facebook at fb://event/?id=2910739662541420.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alfred Ash Scholarship Fund http://gf.me/u/zm9348.

FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain.

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