David Charles Ashworth

March 1, 1952 - September 21, 2021

David Charles Ashworth was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 1, 1952 and passed away on September 21, 2021 of heart failure in his home. He was a 1970 graduate of Carbondale Community High School. He married Diana Ross in 1990. She preceded him in death in 2012. They were both employees of SIU Civil Service. David enjoyed fellowship with everyone, especially international students attending SIU. He was a SIU Basketball and Football booster and loved Cardinals baseball. He was an active member of Murdale Baptist Church and volunteered his help yearly at their Summer Week of Choir. He loved the children and was thrilled when they accepted Christ as their Savior. David is the eldest son of Bob and Lucille Ashworth. He is survived by three siblings Myra (Charles) Harris, Nashville, TN; Steve (Rhonda) Ashworth, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Mike (Kathy) Ashworth, Nashville, TN. He is also survived by six nieces and one nephew: Michelle Harris, Santa Rosa, CA; Hannah Harris, Nashville, TN; John Ashworth, Elgin, IL; Marie Ashworth, Wheaton, IL; Sarah Ashworth, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Lauren Ashworth, Nashville, TN and Brooke Ashworth, Nashville, TN. A private interment was in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm in Murdale Baptist Church, 2701 W. Main St., Carbondale, hosted by the family. Download the app Murdale Baptist Church to watch the service livestream on October 10 at 2pm. Memorials may be directed to Murdale Baptist Church for scholarships to the Summer Week of Choir. Crain Pleasant Grove Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.