Jeffrey Lance Ashby Obituary (1943

Jeffrey Lance Ashby, 75, was born on September 2, 1943 to Floyd Fortner and Mary Margaret (Jones) Ashby in Tulsa, Oklahoma and passed from this life on March 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Charles Page High School in 1961. Lance later attended the University of Tulsa and graduated with a degree in Marketing from Oklahoma State University in 1965. He was in sales for over 40 years. He loved serving people. The highlights of his life were his children and grandchildren who called him "Poppy". He loved life, lived it to the fullest and loved making people smile. He stayed positive and felt this was the key to a happy, fulfilling life. He is survived by; Daughters; Andrea Michelle Ashby Harper and husband Christopher Kevin Harper of Houston, Texas. Jennifer Leigh Ashby Dietrich and husband Zachary Lee of Denver, Colorado. Son; Bryan Cole Ashby of Dallas, Texas Grandchildren; Kaitlyn Nicole Harper, Christopher Kyle Harper, Caroline Paige Harper, Nora Grace Dietrich. Niece; Ashley Ashby Mackey and husband Brian Great nephew: Skyler Mackey Great nieces: Nicole and Savannah Mackey Cousins; Steven Cochran and Richard Cochran He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; James Vance Ashby and Kimmell Haydn Ashby