Adrian Ashley, age 74, of the Oak Grove Community, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home.  He was born on November 21, 1950 in Lake Village, Arkansas, to the late John William Ashley and Cornelia Warfield Ashley.  He had been a resident of Malvern since 1986.  Mr. Ashley was a Master Mechanic and taught at Ouachita Vo-Tech (now ASU Three Rivers) for 28 years.  He received three associate degrees from the University of Arkansas, and was certified in fiberoptics.  Mr. Ashley was an avid fisherman.  He was the husband of Gale Wolfe Ashley, to whom he was married on April 19, 1991.

He is survived by his wife, Gale; a daughter, Joy Ashley of Hot Springs; two sons, Jay Pharr (Leslie) and Lonnie Pharr (Lori) all of Malvern; a brother, John Ashley of Malvern; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ashley was also preceded in death by a son, Edward (Eddie) Ashley, and a sister, Connie Roberts.

At his request, there will be no services.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.