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On August 17, 2018, Glen Edward Ashman lost his three year battle with multiple health issues at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pamela, and their children, Michelle and her husband, Ryan Russo, and Kevin. He is also survived by his sister, Kim, and her husband, Pat Smith, and his uncle, Bernard Braun.
Glen was born in New York City on February 7, 1956 to the late Edward and Renate Ashman. Glen’s family eventually moved to Atlanta where he graduated from North Druid Hills High School and Emory University. At the age of 5, Glen was already expressing his passion for the law and he fulfilled that dream when he received his Juris Doctorate in 1980 from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon. He opened his solo practice in East Point, GA that same year and in 1988 was appointed by the East Point City Council as a Municipal Court Judge.
Glen’s love of the law led him into teaching CE courses through the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education to municipal judges across the state. This also presented him the opportunity for many years to chair the Municipal Court’s Bench book committee. In 2017, Glen was honored as the first recipient of the Educational Achievement Award for his many years of service as an ICJE teacher and Bench book author. Beginning in 2018, it was renamed the Glen Ashman Educational Achievement Award.
In June, Glen was honored as the longest sitting Municipal Court Judge in Georgia with 30 years on the bench.
Glen loved Star Trek, Dr. Who, rock-n-roll music, Delphi forums, and cooking. He was famous for his macaroni and cheese.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, 54 Ellis Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 or online at https://atlantalegalaid.org/ways-to-give.
There will be a celebration of Glen’s life on Saturday, September 8th, 11:00 a.m. at North Fayette United Methodist Church, 847 New Hope Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214
The Ashman family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy. 54 West, Fayetteville, Ga., www.georgiacremation.com. The family invites you to leave condolences or to share fond memories below.
Debbi Carroll says
It is so interesting what you find out about people after they passed away. Glen accomplished so much in his lifetime. A lawyer a judge and a great family man who did love his family. He will be missed by all
Chanta says
I will miss you dearly, Glen! You were so much more than our office mate….but you were our work family! In the 18 years that I’ve known you, you have provided me with so much laughter, joy, wisdom, and knowlege. Whenever I had a family legal inquiry, I would always come to you and you never disappointed. Pam, Michelle, and Kevin, I pray that you find comfort and strength during this difficult time but also smile knowing that Glen was a fighter and fought a good fight!
Many prayers,
Chanta
Wuandria Hudson says
Mr. Glen, it’s so hard to say goodbye. I watched you fight this battle over the past couple of years and not once did you ever complain. You were more than my work neighbor, you were my friend. We always talked about sports and your all time favorite team “Braves”. I will truly miss the aura you brought to the office!! I will also like to send my condolences to Ms. Pam, Michelle, and Ryan. May the Lord comfort you guys through this tough time. Much Love!!!!
Kimmy says
Glen, your presence will truly be missed. I will cherish the time that I’ve known you and smile at the memories. Thank you for always sharing your vast knowledge about the law and baseball.
There are no words that can take away the pain of losing a loved one, but I pray that your family finds comfort and peace in knowing that you are no longer suffering.
Love ,
Kimmy
Alanda says
Glen even though I was new to the office you made me feel like family just like all of the other ladies. You gave me a lot of knowledge and advice on certain things that I will carry for a lifetime. You always knew how to make the best out of a situation and was determined regardless of your condition. Your legacy will definitely live on and you will truly be miss. To Ms. Pam & family I pray that God gives you the strength and comfort that you need in this very difficult time. My condolences to you all and I hope you can find peace in knowing that you have a guardian angel to watch over you all every step of the way! 🙏🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇🌹🌹🌹
Lala Dunson says
Omg!!!
I’m
I’m tears!
Although I didn’t talk to you daily.. whenever I had a legal question I call you and you were straight forward! I reached for my phone today to call you and the recording said this number was disconnected!! Oh I was confused.. I have never imagined you not answering my call .. that’s when o googled to see if you had moved locations. Only to find out you passed away a year ago😪😪😪😪 oh this hurts!!
The city of East point and Atlanta are grieving ..what an amazing person you ARE! My heart goes out to your family’!
What’s gonna happen to all
Of your sports memorabilia???😪 RIP MR ASHMAN. thank
You for your professionalism and assisting with incorporating my company here to ATL from
Los Angeles as a foreign company..
James and Mary Foundation, Inc.
wow!!!!! I’m sad