What a tragedy! The whole country is mourning the passing away.
tragically passed away on August 12 after a freak accident near Chilton, Texas .
While helping a sick cow, Ashford’s leg got caught,
Though he was found with head injuries and was alive when first responders arrived,
Ashford later died at the hospital. Ashford was a talented roper,
just weeks away from starting college at Hill College after
recently graduating from Rosebud-Lott High School.
His obituary noted, “Ace would dedicate innumerable
hours to roping in order to reach his full potential,”
and described him as someone who loved the outdoors,
rodeoing, and spending time with friends….