Johnnie (John) Connor Ashworth, age 87, of Golden Valley, AZ, went to be with His Lord on May 10, 2020. John was born in Stonega, VA. He retired from a successful career in Aeronautics as a Government Inspector. John loved the desert and moved with his wife from Southern California in July 2000. John was known to be a generous man and enjoyed helping people in any way he could. John was a devoted Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and, Friend. John, the oldest of nine children, was preceded in death by his siblings, Doyle Richardson, Buddy Henley, and Betty Birchfied. John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mariada; daughter, Wanda (Leonard) Davis of Eden Prairie, MN; granddaughter, Kelly Davis of Chapel Hill, NC; and siblings, Dorothy Shanks, Connie Jones, Donnie, Jackie, Barney Henley. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Events Details are pending.