Jerry D. Ayers

Jerry D. Ayers, age 74, of Lumpkin County passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 following a brief illness.

He was loved by all, and was such a server who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He sang with the United Gospel Singers for many years, had numerous foster children in his home throughout the years, and even adopted 3 of them. Jerry retired from Lucent Technologies in 1998. His wife of 55 years passed into the hands of Jesus just 3 weeks prior to his passing. They are now together for eternity. Real love never dies.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Mary Lou Sargent Ayers; wife, Frances Ayers; brothers, Dan and Powell Ayers; and sister, Janice Ayers.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jim McKee; daughters, Connie Ayers, Katie Ayers, and Marcy Ayers; son, Thomas Ayers; grandchildren, Angela Harkins, Jennifer and Jeremy Phillips, Kristopher Paitsel, Mary Harkins, Heather and Kenny Pairmore, Lance Paitsel, and Russell Evans; great grandchildren, Cheyanna Phillips and Bryson Pairmore; sister, Peggy Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Loney Gravitt; and brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Ann Ayers.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA.

Rev. Amy Reems and Pastor Junior Evans will officiate.

Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA from 4 PM until 8 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, and again from 11 AM until service time on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Online condolences may be made at www.hillsidechapelfuneralhome.com

Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1190 McEver Rd. Gainesville, GA is in charge of arrangements.