David James Ashe, 60, former resident of Simpsonville, SC, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home in Greenwood. 

Born July 27, 1965, in Decatur, GA, David was the son of Kay Hughes Ashe and the late James Newton Ashe, Jr. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1983, Clemson University class of 1987 (BS Electrical Engineering), University of Northern Colorado, class of 1995 (MS Statistics), and Auburn University, class of 2000 (PhD Mathematics). After graduating from Clemson University, he served in the USAF 1987-1996 and earned the rank of Captain. He was a B52 Electronic Warfare Officer during the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm Aug 1990 – Feb 1991). After separating from the USAF, he continued his schooling and pursued a career in higher education.  He taught mathematics at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Lee University and Tennessee Wesleyan University. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Simpsonville. SC.

He is survived by his mother, Kay Hughes Ashe; a sister Kathryn Ashe White, and her husband Luke, of Greenwood, SC; and a nephew David Luke White.  

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Harley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, SC.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ●