June 20, 1961 – December 12, 1992
William Harrison Ashley graduated with the class of 1979 from Pontiac Central High School. In 1983, Ashley was one of three partners who opened Chosen Books in its original location on McNichols in Detroit. Ashley left the business in 1987 and moved to Ohio, later settling in Washington, DC. He died from AIDS-related complications at age 31.
Uncle Bill was an amazing person. The anniversary of his birthday was a couple days ago and I wanted to search for any information online, although the internet was very young when he passed. I am so pleased, and surprised, to see this. Not sure how the information was found, or if it was submitted by family, but thank you.
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Bill Ashley was an animated, funny, intelligent and above all NICE person to every customer at chosen books. Always excited about recommending new items. AIDS took a LOT of GOOD people. The world could use more Bills instead of Donalds. Rest in peace, my friend.
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