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; and 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.
