Johnny Ayers

Johnny Ayers, age 77, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer.

Johnny was born on February 13, 1937 to the late Theo and Bell Chitwood Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Serobia Gerrin. Johnny was a member of Cornelia Christian Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Johnny was a retired truck driver with Gulf Oil Company with 45 years of service. He was a man of integrity, who touched many lives in his lifetime and always with a smile on his face. He was a loving husband, father and granddaddy.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley Ayers, Cornelia, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Rodney White, Baldwin, GA; son, Mike Ayers, Cornelia, GA; granddaughters, Jessica White Williams and husband, Corey, Maysville, GA, Erica White, Baldwin, GA.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Cornelia Christian Church with David Terrell officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Christian Church Cemetery with Military Honors provided by United States Navy Honor Guard, Grand Reeves V. F. W. Post #7720, American Legion Post #84, and Rabun County D. A. V. Post #15.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Ayers family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.