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1932 George 2022

George Orland Ayers

June 29, 1932 — October 15, 2022

George Orland Ayers was born June 29,1932 in Ramer, TN the son of the late Walter Hugo Ayers and Alma Blanche Wallace Ayers. He was united in marriage to Lillian Dale Springer Ayers on July 3, 1952.

After graduating from Ramer High School he went to work on the railroad with his brother in Jackson, TN for about 2 years, until he decided to start farming. He farmed all his life except part time jobs at the Papermill and cutting timber.

When he was young he attended Christian Endeavor at Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, tearing out beaver dams, and spending time with all of his family and friends.

Mr. Ayers departed this life on October 15, 2022 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 3 Months, 16 Days.

He is survived by his wife Lillian Dale Ayers of Ramer, TN; four daughters, Vicky Wilson and husband James, Pam Baldwin and husband C.B., Janet Doles and husband Larry, Jeanne Carrington; six grandchildren, Michael Wilson, Jennifer Hale and husband David, Holly Coburn and husband Ryne, Christopher Baldwin, Heather Gray and husband Kerby, Lindsey Carrington; seven great grandchildren, Isabella Wells, Emersyn Wells, Abby Hale, Lilly Wilson, Parker Carrington, Abby Locke, Rylee Coburn; a sister, Helen McCarter and husband Gene.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ayers was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert W. Ayers, W.W. (Bill) Ayers; two sisters, Maud Louise Yarbrough and infant Alma Mae Ayers.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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