Thomas Reed Ashens, 67, Carthage, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, January 30, 2022 at his home. Thomas was born April 24, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jerry Ashens and Patricia Duncan. Thomas was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army retiring as a Master Sargent after 22 years. He was a sole proprietor, owning and operating several businesses after his retirement from the military. Thomas attended Oasis Church in Joplin, Missouri. He loved working on his classic cars, especially his Corvettes, and also had a hobby farm where he raised pigs, chickens, goats, and cattle.
Survivors include four sons, Randy Ashens of Tennessee, Oliver Ashens of Pennsylvania, Stewart Ashens of Missouri, and William Ashens of Arizona; a daughter, Lucy Ashens of Missouri; a brother, Jack Duncan; two sisters, Rose Sorrell, and Barbara Miller O’Brien; numerous grandchildren and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Ashens; his mother, Patricia Duncan; and a daughter, Beth Ashens.
Per Thomas’s request, he has been cremated. Memorial services will be held 10 am, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Oasis Church in Joplin, Missouri. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com.
