Peter John Ashley, 65, of Biloxi, Mississippi transitioned to his forever home on April 24, 2022, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Peter was raised in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He graduated from Pass Christian High School in 1975 and went on to attend Jackson State University. After attending Army ROTC classes, he decided to enlist in the United States Army in 1977. Peter served in the Army for 21 years, where he was stationed in the U.S. and throughout Europe. Peter was honorably discharged in 1998 at the rank of Sergeant First Class. After his military service he returned to Biloxi, MS. Where he worked at Keesler AFB from 1999 to October 2020 as an ITT contractor/civil service employee. He worked as a Production Control Clerk in the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, where he received three Presidential Awards from ITT. After retiring from civil service Peter stayed active as he planned and frequently made trips with his life long "BEST FRIENDS FOREVER", high school friends. He enjoyed entertaining his grandson, Eli and even volunteered his time at The Christian Concerns Food Pantry in Pass Christian. "Life Well Lived" Brother Pete, Your BFF's.

Peter was raised in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church as a child and was an altar boy.  He was a fun loving and carefree man. Peter loved fishing and driving the golf cart while his bubbies golfed.

Peter was preceded in death by his father; Thomas R. Ashley Jr., mother; Charles E. Saunders-Ashley and his brother; Clemont P. (Bunky) Ashley.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife; Lizabeth Ashley, three children; John Michael Ashley, Dena Marie Ashley and Christine (Kyle) Pritchard; one grandson, Elijah Pritchard. Four sisters; Patricia Ashley-Steward, Dwan Ashley, Thelma (Tweet) Ashley and Roselyn (George) Watson; one brother Michael Manuel, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members