Hillyard Asher of Worth passed away June 17th, 2008 at the Northwest Medical Center in Albany, MO. Hillyard was born May 21st, 1921 in Worth, the son of Charles and Gladys Asher. A 1939 graduate of Worth High School, Hillyard served as a medic in the US Army, landing on the beaches of Normandy, June 6th, 1944.
On July 1st, 1950, in Mount Ayr, Hillyard married the former Margurete Mathews-Dannar-Jennings of Worth, MO. He resided in the little town of Worth his entire lifetime.
Hillyard and Margy were owners of the drug store in Sheridan during the early 1950’s. He was a Missouri state liquor inspector for the Department of Liquor Control in the mid-1950’s and also worked for the Lawson Implement Company in Stanberry until his retirement in 1981.
Hillyard was a member of the Worth Baptist Church and the Chuck Wagon Saddle Club in Grant City. He was an avid quail hunter and loved to hunt with his brother-in-law, Erman Edwards of Jefferson City. What many don’t know about Hillyard was that he was a wonderful dancer.
His wife of 53 years, Margy, his parents, grandparents, brothers Kenny and J.D., and sister Patty preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother C.M. "Pistol" Asher of Sheridan, Bill Asher of Grant City, several nieces and nephews, by his caregiver Sharon Dozier, and his best friend and companion Skippy.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Worth Baptist Church. Graveside services and interment were held at the Barnes Cemetery in Worth on Saturday, June 21st at 10:30. Pastor Len Green officiated. Arrangements were by the Andrews Funeral Home, Grant City.
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