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Nelson "Bud" Ashenfelter, 79, of Harrisonburg, died on Friday, March 13, 2009, at his home.
Bud was born April 15, 1929, in the Broadway area of Rockingham County, Va. He was the son of the late William Bryan and Edith Ritchie Ashenfelter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Freeman Ashenfelter.
He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War and then went on to work as an owner/operator truck driver. For over 20 years, he worked with Smith Transfer as a driver. More recently, he worked for Bob's Auto World delivering parts for trucking companies and was a member of the Mack Million Mile Club. Bud attended Victory Fellowship Church in Dayton, Va.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anna Wyant Ashenfelter, and a son, Keith Nelson Ashenfelter and his longtime companion, Patricia Shifflett of Raphine; a grandson, Dustin Ashenfelter; two sisters, Eunice Ruth Mongold of Timberville and Connie Hudson of Stephens City.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg with Pastor W.L. Sonny Henkle officiating. Interment will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg, Va.
The family will receive friends and family Monday, March 16, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or Victory Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 85, Hinton, VA 22831.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.
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