July 21, 2005 – November 5, 2026
Colin Blake Ashley, age 21 of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on July 21, 2005, to Judd and Sherry (Stafford) Ashley. A 2023 graduate of Franklin County High School, Colin then earned a degree in Industrial Maintenance from TCAT in 2025. He was currently employed as a welder at McCanless Metal Works. An avid outdoorsman, Colin enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as riding his razor. A Crimson Tide fan, he looked forward to cheering on the Alabama football team on fall Saturdays, as well as having bonfires with his family and friends. He was excited to travel to new places and enjoyed an annual beach trip each year. Colin had a big heart, truly caring about others, and cherished the time spent with his beloved family. Funny and outgoing, he will be remembered as the life of the party and for his patriotism and love for his country. A Christian, Colin was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Ashley and Otis Stafford; great-grandmother, Mabel Ashley; cousins, Patricia Lawerence and Jeremey Partin; and beloved pets, Callie Girl and Mittens. In addition to his loving parents, Colin is survived by his grandparents, Catherine Miller and Deborah Stafford; aunts and uncles, Robin Ashley, Angie (Dennis) Morris, Becky (Tim) Partin, James (Dawna) Ashley, Sarah Stafford, Sommer Stafford, Sunni Sproles, and Amy Baird; cousins, Kristy Morris, Josh Morris, Whitney Chapman, Jay Ashley, Miranda Dotson, Jessica Partin, Brooklyn (Dalton) Garner, Carly (Nick) Gagnier, Laci Stephens, Cole Stephens, Chesney Stafford, Breely Austin, Kenzi Turner, Laci Baird, and Jaxon Baird; beloved Godfather, Brian Mead; and special friends, Drew Hester, Brandon Hester, Ethan Stewart, Dezmon Bolden, and Avery Frame. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Brown officiating. Interment will be at Farris Chapel Cemetery with Luc Farris, Tristan Morris, Bryan Stratton, Danny Castillo, Nathaniel Taylor, and William Cordero-Cruz serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Source: Moore-Cortner Funeral Home
