Arvil “Homer” Ayers, age 85, of Green Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Edgel and Ora Fox Ayers. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Leonard, Harley and Dean Ayers; infant twin brothers: Dennis and Lennis and sisters: Una Mae Ayers, Mary Lois Callahan and Wilma Hughes. Homer was a member, former Deacon, Superintendant, Sunday School Teacher and song leader at Zion Baptist Church. First and foremost he loved the Lord. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and especially spending time with his family.
Surviving is his loving wife of over 60 years, Billie Laws Ayers; son, Randy Ayers and wife, Toyee; daughter, Reneeé Ayers Robinson and husband, Tim, all of Green Mountain; grandson, Christian Robinson of Green Mountain; granddaughter, Faith Peterson and husband, Daniel, of Bakersville; great-grandchildren: Easton, Eliza and Eli; brother, Allen Ayers and wife, Terri, of Georgia and brother-in-law, Gary Laws and wife, Janice, of Green Mountain. Several nephews, nieces and cousins also survive.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services followed with Military Honors conducted by the Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter #57 D.A.V. Rev. Roger Hilemon will officiate.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for the wonderful care given to Homer and request memorial donations be made to them at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.
