Ashley Reeves Tucker

Ashley "Big Ash" Tucker, 42, left this world far too soon on February 6, 2025. Born February 15, 1982, Ash carried his name well - steady and strong like the mighty ash tree, with a presence that towered over everyday life. In a world where people often keep to themselves, Ash moved in the opposite direction. He showed up. For everyone. ALWAYS. The number of lives he touched is impossible to count– from kids who needed a mentor, to strangers who became family, to friends who needed someone real to lean on. If you knew Ash, you knew you were never truly alone. You didn't mess with Ashley or the people he loved and he loved with his whole heart. Like the deep, sturdy roots of an ash tree, his connection to family anchored everything he did. His mother was his heart, his compass, his everything. His daughters were his pride and joy, the light in his eyes. His siblings were his constant companions, partners in both mischief and life's greatest moments. His nephew Man Man captured Ash's heart completely, becoming like a son to him. Ash's circle of love stretched wide, creating bonds of kinship with everyone he met. No doubt he's now reunited with his father Cleatis, who preceded him in death—that charismatic man who taught Ash how to light up a room—and together they're keeping heaven on its toes with their larger-than-life spirits and undeniable charm. A proud Scott High School graduate who later attended Owens Community College, Ash didn't just help people – he changed their lives, and he did it without fanfare or expectation. He'd give you his last dollar, the shirt off his back, or hours of his time, not because he had to, but because that's just who he was at his core. The word "no" wasn't in his vocabulary when someone needed him. When Ash walked into a room, you felt it. That laugh that shook the walls. That smile that made you forget your troubles. That presence that made everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. He had this rare gift of making every single person feel like they mattered, because to Ash, they did. His love for bringing people together shined brightest when he was working his magic on the grill or smoker, creating feasts that brought everyone to the table, or spending peaceful days fishing – a talent and passion that fed both bodies and souls. He was comedic, entertaining, and larger than life in every way, turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. Ashley is survived by his mother, Robbie Tucker; his daughters Brooklyn Tucker, Taniah Tucker, and Sha'mya Fell; his Godchildren Marquez Walker, Reginald Fench, and Jade Deeble, his uncle Willie James Tucker Jr.; his aunt Michele Day; his special friend Stacy Lucero; his brothers Todd T. O'Neal (Harvest, AL), Atticus L. Shaw (Kellie) (Detroit, MI), Robeen Adair Wilson (Tiffany) (Toledo, OH), Angel Aaron DeVon Tucker (Kathryn) (Toledo, OH), Raymond Cobb (Stacey) (Paducah, KY), Brett Washington (Toledo), Ronmetrius Scott (Toledo), Raymend Scott (Toledo), Romairo Wilson (California), and Desmond Roundtree (Toledo, OH); his sisters Carla Stone (Toledo, OH), Josette Reynolds (Baton Rouge, LA), Lakiesha Banks-Jones (Vonzell) (Columbus, OH), Lashonda Banks-Pay (Hakeam) (Atlanta, GA), Alyssa Arnold (Paducah, KY), Johna Shaw (Los Angeles), and Cletissia Shaw (Toledo, OH); and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleatis Reeves, and his beloved sisters Sherese C. Davis-Waites (2017) and Crystal Shackelford (2009). Just as the ash tree stands as a bridge between worlds, Big Ash connected people to each other, to hope, to possibility, to the best versions of themselves. And even now, his spirit continues to bridge the gap between Heaven and earth through the countless lives he touched and changed forever. There will never be another Big Ash. He was one of one – a man who proved that one person really can change countless lives just by being genuine, present, and unfailingly kind. His legacy lives on in every person he helped, every life he touched, and every heart he made bigger just by being in it. Rest easy, Big Ash.

Ashley Reeves Tucker

February 15, 1982 - February 6, 2025