ASHLEY III, JOHN M. John Martin Ashley III, 58, passed away on July 6, 2009 in Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Ashley was born and raised in Gainesville and has lived in Bradenton for the last 3 years. He retired from The Florida Department of Corrections after 33 years of service. He was very proud of his sons and loved being with them. Mr. Ashley was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Frances Ashley, and his brother, Rodney Ashley. He is survived by his wife, Angela Ashley of Bradenton; four sons, Jason (Erika) Ashley of Gainesville, Mark Ashley of Las Vegas, Randall Ashley of Bradenton and Logan Ashley of Bradenton; a step-daughter, Amanda Roberts of Groveland; and two grandchildren, Layla and Josiah Ashley of Gainesville. The Funeral Service for Mr. Ashley will take place on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10:00am at WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 404 North Main Street, with burial following at Memorial Park Central. Pastor Gordon E. Blandford officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 7-8pm at the funeral home.For Further InformationWilliams-Thomas Downtown352-376-7556