Leo Grant Ashburn, age 83, of Smithville passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2024 at NHC in Smithville.

He was a member of the Church of Christ, worked as a chemist with Riker Pharmaceutical, a pilot for Ingram Oil, and a contractor. He was a 1959 graduate of DCHS and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a degree in chemistry. 

Mr. Ashburn was born on May 17, 1941 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late James Leo and Zora Cantrell Ashburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Joe Phillip Ashburn and one sister, Jelaska Close. 

Survivors include one son, Stephen Ashburn of Smithville; mother of his son, Lynn Rooker of Murfreesboro; one sister, Carolyn (Woody) Adcock of Smithville; two brothers, Mark (Evelena) Ashburn of Smithville and James Thomas Johnson of New Mexico. 

The family has honored Mr. Ashburn's wishes to be cremated with a private graveside service being held at a later date. 

The family has asked that donations please be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Churches of Christ Disaster Relief in memory of Mr. Ashburn. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.