Leroy Ashorn

Dr. Leroy Ashorn, 70, of Huntsville, Texas went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with Lymphoma on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. Leroy was born September 2nd, 1943 in Bellville, Texas to Leroy W. and Annie Himly Ashorn. He graduated from Sealy High School in 1962 and continued his education earning an associates of arts degree from Blinn College(Brenham) in 1964, a bachelor of business administration degree and MBA from Sam Houston State University in 1966 and 1967, respectively, before earning his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1973. Leroy married Myrna Engelking on January 29, 1966. They were married for 48 years. Leroy and Myrna were blessed with one son, Chris, in 1977. Dr. Ashorn dedicated his career to educating others. Dr. Ashorn joined the faculty at Sam Houston State University in 1970 and served as a faculty member, Chair of the Department of General Business & Finance, Associate Dean & Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Interim Dean for the College of Business Administration. Leroy was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, where he served in many capacities over the years to include serving as an Elder, Treasurer of the Congregation, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and member of the Building Committee. Leroy and Myrna also established Faith Lutheran Youth in the mid-70’s. An active supporter of youth activities, Leroy served as a coach and officer for the Huntsville Boys Baseball Association as well as coaching for the Huntsville Soccer Association. He continued his support of youth activities as a member of both the Mean Green Booster Club and the Huntsville High School Baseball Booster Club. Dr. Ashorn was loved and respected by students, faculty, staff, and friends at Sam Houston State University where he provided 43 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his wife Myrna, son Chris Ashorn and wife Jacki, granddaughter Kolbi Elizabeth Ashorn; mother Annie Ashorn; brother Terry Ashorn and wife Patsy and family; brother Wayne Ashorn and wife Margie and family; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews and extended family members; Gertie Hillebrand; Ed and Lana Hillebrand and family; and Charles and Linda Hillebrand and family. Leroy was preceded in death by his father and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Himly; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ashorn; and father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Eikner. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home (1700 Normal Park, Huntsville, TX). An additional visitation will be held Saturday morning, at Faith Lutheran Church (111 Sumac Road, Huntsville, TX) from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Sealy, Texas at the Sealy Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Faith Lutheran School at 111 Sumac Road, Huntsville, Texas77340 contact number (936) 291-1706 or to the Dr. Leroy Ashorn Memorial Scholarship Fund at Sam Houston State University at P.O. Box 2056 SHSU, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056 contact number (936) 294-1254. Memorial condolences may be made to the family online at www.shmfh.com

Leroy Ashorn

September 2, 1943 - March 15, 2014