MS HR91

Mourns the passing of Coach Norris Ray Ashley of Union County, who died on February 17, 2023, at age 75

Honors his 41-year coaching career at Ingomar High School, where he amassed 1,697 wins in girls and boys basketball, earning him the title of Winningest Basketball Coach in Mississippi

Recognizes his nine state championships (five boys, four girls) and a Grand Slam championship in 1978, along with inductions into the Delta State Athletic Hall of Fame and Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame

Notes his education career began at Coahoma County High School before returning to his alma mater Ingomar High School until his 2012 retirement

Expresses deepest sympathy to his wife of 48 years, Patricia, their three children, three grandchildren, and extended family