David Garry Ashby, construction manager

David Garry Ashby, 28, passed peacefully in his sleep at home Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Dewey Beach.  David was born to Laura and Garry Ashby Octo. 31, 1990, in Newark.  

David is survived by his parents; his brother Michael Ashby of Dewey Beach; his aunt Terri Ashby Venema (Jim) of Newark; and uncle Bruce Ashby (Sherry) of Marydel; and numerous other relatives in Delaware, Ohio and Georgia.  

David graduated from Newark High School in 2009 and from University of Delaware in 2014 with a degree in business operations management.  David had a career he thoroughly loved  and managed the construction of many residential homes and apartment buildings. His passions included art, renovating his home in Dewey Beach and spending time with his family and many friends. David simply loved being around people!

A service in his memory will be held at Pike Creek Bible Church, 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of his life at Deerfield Country Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made to Pike Creek Christian Preschool or Church in lieu of flowers. Both David and Mike graduated from Pike Creek Middle School. 

Please visit David's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.