PRESS RELEASE Former Sheriff Ashby W. Olinger 1948-2013

It is with deep sadness the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of former Sheriff Ashby W. Olinger. Sheriff Olinger died at his home in Fauquier County Friday night, January 18, 2013, after a brief illness.

He joined the sheriff’s office in January 1968 at a time when the department only had seven deputies and 4 dispatchers. He was eventually elected sheriff in November 1983 and served two terms from January 1984 to 1991.

Even in retirement Ashby was a friend to the sheriff’s office family and was seen around the office from time to time. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Visitation:

Friday, January 25, 2013
3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm
Moser Funeral Home
233 Broadview Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186

Service:

Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2:30pm
Remington United Methodist Church
150 W. Bowen Street
Remington, VA 22734

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to:
Remington United Methodist Church and Remington Volunteer Fire Department

Authority: Sheriff Charlie Ray Fox, Jr.

Contact: Lt. James Hartman
78 W. Lee Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-8660

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