Herman Davis Ashburn (Dude), 79, of Crossville, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 at his home. He was born April 3, 1941 in Fentress County, TN. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earby and Myrtle Livesay Ashburn; his wife, Oma Jane Ashburn, all of Crossville; daughter, Marsha Houston of Crossville, and granddaughter, Whitney Swafford (his Rose Bud) of Crossville; brothers, Billy and Bobby Ashburn; and sisters, Wanda Presley, Paulette Johnson, Ann Brown, and Rose Turner.

He is survived by his sons, DM Murphy (Terry), Roger Norris (Nancy), and Eddie Norris (Beth), all of Crossville; daughters, Connie Garrett, Rose Swafford (Brian), Beverly Ashburn, all of Crossville, Charlene Witt (Mike) of Russelleville, TN, and Elizabeth Ashburn; grandsons, Matthew Ashburn, Greg Dixon, Tyler Swafford, Stephen Garrett, Danny Murphy, Eddie Norris Jr. (Goober), Josh Norris, Roger Norris Jr., all of Crossville, Ricky Houston of Sparta, TN, and Joe Ashburn; granddaughters, Donna Hatfield, BJ Waldo, Becky Back, Tiffany Ritchey, Ashley Shockley, Samantha Barnes, Casey Rollins, Kristin Stafford, all of Crossville, and Karen Buchanan of Spruce Pines, NC. He has 40 great grandkids and two more on the way, and 10 great great grandkids; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Family will receive friends on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 5 – 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12. He will be laid to rest in Campground Cemetery.