Robert Ashby

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan Edstrom, administrator of the Ashby Family Fund, at First Financial Bank, 95 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club, Texas.        Bob was born Dec. 17, 1963, to the late John Ashby Sr. and Patricia Gustin in Kearny, N.J. Bob's 30-year career was in the construction field. He also served 10 years as a commissioner for the Planning and Zoning Commission in Trophy Club, where he and his family lived for 15 years.        Bob's passions were riding his Harley "Ruby" and supporting children's rights. As a founding member of the "We Care Foundation," he and a devoted group of motorcyclists raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Bob also served as vice president of Bikers Against Child Abuse.        Bob is dearly loved and will be missed by his family and many friends who have become "family" here in Texas.        Bob was preceded in death by his parents and, most recently, his older brother, John "Jack" Ashby Jr., on June 27, 2010.        Survivors: His loving wife, Jodi; children, Sandie Rudacille of Trophy Club and Greg Trimmer and fiancee, Brenda, of Pennsylvania; precious granddaughter, Harley Donaldson of Trophy Club; sisters, Audrey Ashby and Patty Pita of Florida, Cindy Stassion and husband, Don, and Ginny Curtis of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Chrystie Ashby of Kansas and Anna Parks and husband, Charles, of Maryland; brother-in-law, Alan Welle and wife, Nancy, of Pennsylvania; 17 nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Ashby please visit our Sympathy Store.