August
08,
1932
08,
1932
December
17,
2024
17,
2024
David C. Ayers, age 92 of Homer, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Born on August 8, 1932, in Sylva, North Carolina, he was a son of the late John and Minda Shook Ayers. Mr. Ayers was a self-employed farmer, who was also a known mule trader. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and Pa. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gladys Mae Anderson Ayers; son, David Lee Ayers; grandsons, Rev. Jonathan Ayers and Mark Ayers; brothers, Boyd Ayers and Bob Ayers; sister, JoAnn Bradley.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Trexler (David) and Cathy Martin (Timmy); sons and daughters-in-law, John Ayers (Anna), Jeff Ayers (Lisa), Tim Ayers (LeLonie) and Nat Ayers; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Hurley; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 3 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Ken Kilby and Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Interment will follow in Banks County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 pm until the service hour on Thursday, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 8, 1932, in Sylva, North Carolina, he was a son of the late John and Minda Shook Ayers. Mr. Ayers was a self-employed farmer, who was also a known mule trader. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and Pa. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gladys Mae Anderson Ayers; son, David Lee Ayers; grandsons, Rev. Jonathan Ayers and Mark Ayers; brothers, Boyd Ayers and Bob Ayers; sister, JoAnn Bradley.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Trexler (David) and Cathy Martin (Timmy); sons and daughters-in-law, John Ayers (Anna), Jeff Ayers (Lisa), Tim Ayers (LeLonie) and Nat Ayers; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Hurley; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 3 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Ken Kilby and Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Interment will follow in Banks County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 pm until the service hour on Thursday, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
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