Charles Ashurst

On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Chuck Ashurst, 64, of Greenbelt, MD, passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Originally from Fowler, Colorado, after his service as a tele-typist for the army during the Vietnam War, he moved to Alexandria, Virginia, where he started his government career at the Bureau of Public Debt. Later while working at the National Archives, Chuck completed his B.A. in History. In the mid-1980's, he worked briefly as a cab driver, before transitioning to the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 15 years, serving in Hyattsville and Riverdale. He completed his J.D. at the University of the District of Columbia in 2000, joining the Maryland Bar Association and practicing family law in Prince George's County.
Chuck enjoyed gardening, cooking and helping others. He was an active church member for over 35 years, the last 4 at St. George's Episcopal Church. He was known for helping others, especially the homeless and disenfranchised. His sense of humor lightened life for many people and he treated everyone equally as a child of God, showing great patience while nurturing others, young and old alike.
Beloved husband of Luella Tabor. Loving father of Matthew (Anne) Ashurst and Jenny Ashurst. Grandfather of Angel and Christian Ashurst. Brother of Christine MacLennon and Coleen Ashurst. Son of Alice Franz and the late John R. MacLennon.
A memorial service will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church, 7010 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, MD 20769 on Saturday, January 16, 2015 at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. George's Episcopal Church's "Ensuring our Future Fund" at the above stated address.