Obituary of J.E. Mash

J.E. Mash of Deep Gap passed on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Boone. He was born on July 29, 1938 in Ashe County to Pharr Mash and Maudie Miller. J.E. made a career as a residential and commercial Rock Mason and enjoyed his craft. When he wasn't working J.E. spent his time outdoors, whether it was hunting, setting trout lines or spending time with family swimming at the lake he loved being in nature. Out of all his hobbies his greatest joy in life was fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Doyle Hicks; Brothers, Archie, Woodrow and Dale Mash. J.E. is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ella Mae Mash of Deep Gap North Carolina; daughter, Vickie Hicks and husband Chris O'connor of Deep Gap; grandson, JC Hicks of Deep Gap; great grandson, Doyle Lee Hicks of Deep Gap; sister, Linda and husband Nathan Rector of Johnson City Tennessee; nephew, Michael Mash of South Carolina; great-nephews, Mike and Scotty Mash of Johnson City Tennessee. A memorial service will be held in honor of J.E. at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Mash family.