Asa R. Brofford, 69, Akron, passed at 4:44 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room of Rochester.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1948, in Plymouth to Asa and Edna Katherine (Ault) Brofford.

He married on June 25, 1971, in Akron to Marilyn Smith, she survives.

He retired from Sonoco Products Company of Akron in 2010 after 42 years of service. He was a 1966 graduate of Akron High School.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Brofford, Akron; his sons: Aaron Brofford, Akron; Kevin Brofford, Akron; granddaughter, Lauren Brofford; great grandson, Weston Brofford; sisters JoAnn Craft, Akron; Peggy Schroll, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Following Asa’s wishes a private family services will be held. Burial will occur at Athens Cemetery, Athens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.