MAXINE JACOBY ASHER, 72, died in June of 1996,
with interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, TX.
She was born in Ranger on April 13, 1924. Maxine attended
Ranger High School in the Class of 1942. She married
J.B. Asher in 1947 and had three sons: Fredie Mack Asher,
Teddie Asher, & Eddie Von Asher; and one daughter, Tammy
Jo Asher. Her parents were Max and May Jacoby of Ranger.
Her sisters: Clara Mae Jacoby Watson (RHS-1952), Claudine
Jacoby Dyer (RHS-1937), and LaVerne Jacoby (RHS-1940).
Brothers were: Mellenger Jacoby (RHS-1936) and Douglas
Jacoby (RHS-1949).
SON: EDDIE VON ASHER, a beloved husband, father,
brother, and servant of the Lord, passed away in December
of 2024 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with
pancreatic cancer. He was born in July 1960, in the small,
dusty town of Monahans, TX, just west of Odessa. Eddie
entered the world as a son to J.B. and Maxine Jacoby Asher,
a brother to Fred, Ted, and Tammy, and would later become
a devoted husband to Carolyn Calhoun and stepfather of
Carolyn’s daughter, Erin Elisabeth Ender.
Eddie’s early life was shaped by adventure. The Asher family
moved to Lima, Peru, when Eddie was a young boy, as his
father worked in the oil fields. There, Eddie grew up in
a small American community and school system, surrounded
by diverse experiences. After eight years, the family
returned to Texas, & Eddie spent his teen years in various
cities as the family established roots back in the Lone
Star State.
In his younger years, Eddie was a quiet, introspective
teen who enjoyed the simpler things in life. He found his
passion for technology while working at a local home video
store, Videoland, in Hurst, Texas. This interest led him
to a career in the booming home electronics industry, where
Eddie thrived. He moved on to work with national retailers
like Federated and Best Buy, and as the technology of home
theater systems advanced, Eddie’s career blossomed.
Eddie’s expertise in home theater installation, smart home
technology, and automation systems led to a distinguished
career in the consumer electronics industry. Over the span
of more than 30 years, he founded two companies, earned
multiple industry certifications and became a respected
figure within professional organizations, including CEDIA
(the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association).
His unparalleled knowledge & “old-school” work ethic earned
him repeat business and the admiration of both clients and
colleagues alike. Eddie’s work made him a pioneer in the
field of home theaters and smart home technology, and his
legacy lives on in the homes & businesses he helped transform.
Ever the patient teacher, Eddie was happy to mentor others,
some of whom later became friends of the family.
Eddie married Terry Haile until her sudden passing in 2005.
Through mutual friends, Eddie met Carolyn in August 2006, and
after a brief courtship, they married in December. He became
an adored “bonus dad” to Carolyn’s daughter, Erin, and was
proud to embrace the role of an Aggie fan in honor of Erin’s
and Carolyn’s alma mater. He was also a devoted Dallas Cowboys
fan.
Eddie’s faith in God was central to his life. He was an active
member of a large church in the area, where he served as an
usher captain, volunteered with the church’s technical audio/
video team, and contributed to social services efforts. His
quiet yet steadfast faith was a testament to his character,
and he touched many lives through his service and generosity.
His legacy of love, faith, and service will live on in the
hearts of those who knew him. He will always be remembered
as a loving husband, a wonderful stepdad, a caring brother,
and a humble servant of the Lord. He will be greatly missed
but never forgotten.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Maxine
and his first wife Terry.
He is survived by wife, Carolyn; stepdaughter, Erin; brothers
Fred, Ted, and sister Tammy and their spouses and children.
He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Susan Calhoun; and
brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Alisa Gattis and their
children.
A memorial service to honor Eddie’s life will be held at Lucas
Funeral Home on Main Street in Keller, TX, on Saturday, Jan. 11,
2025, at 10 AM CT; a small reception will follow. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests you make donations to your local
church or a charity of your choice in Eddie’s memory. To order
memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eddie
Asher, please visit their flower store.
PARENTS: MAX & MAY JACOBY owned and operated
a welding shop on Hwy. 80 in Ranger, TX for many years.
Max (1893-1966) married May Reeves (1895-1978) in Menard
in 1914. They had two sons: Mellenger Jacoby (RHS-1936)
and Douglas Jacoby (RHS-1949) & four daughters: Claudine
Jacoby (RHS-1937), Laverne Jacoby (RHS-1940), Maxine
Jacoby (RHS-1942), and Clara Mae Jacoby (RHS-1952).
Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger.
The father of Max Jacoby, Edmound Jacoby, came to the
U.S. from Mannheim, Germany and settled near Mason, TX.
Alfred Reeves was the father of May and her mother was
Charlcie Blair. Charlcie was the daughter C.C. Blair
who was among the first early settlers in Eastland
County. He constructed a small family fort known as
Fort Blair during the Civil War for protection from
Comanche Indian attacks. The fort contained 12 log
cabins and was a frequent stopping place for Texas
Rangers. It served for five years and the land later
became the town of Desdemona.