Ashton Jr., Joseph, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, died on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the age of 83. Loving husband of Pauline Ashton; beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Ashton; devoted father of Patricia (Richard) Evans, Susan Ashton, Julia (Glen) Cooley; cherished grandfather of Dawn, Rick, Stacey, Sean, Shanelle and Ryan; treasured great-grandfather of Ashton Burgess and Gavin Evans; dear brother of Margaret Williams; Joe was a loving uncle, cousin and friend to many and will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his brothers Sylvester Burke and William Ashton. Memorials may be made to Lake St. Louis Family Church