Thomas Ayres

Thomas L. Ayres, 80, died Jan. 30, 2017, in Lake Mary, Fla. A native of Redkey, Ind., Thomas served with the United States Army at the 279th Army Hospital in Berlin, Germany from 1955-1959. His 37 years with the Veterans Administration providing Healthcare for the armed service members started in Marion, Ind., and led him and his family to Brecksville, Ohio, Madison, Wis., Minneapolis, Minn., Manchester, N.H., Washington D.C., Salisbury, and ended in Augusta, Ga. He received numerous awards including Superior Performance, Valor, and in 1990 the Presidential Rank Award. He retired in 1995 and was active in the local United Way, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, the Senior Executives Association and served with the Trinity on the Hill Church administration board. Thomas was a Mason for over 50 years, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and the VFW. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Christa of Lake Mary, Fla., and their three children, Michael T. Ayres of Wayzata, Minn., Kristina Boggs of Sanford, Fla., and Thomas A. Ayres of Holland Mich.; two granddaughters; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Burial will be at a later date in the family cemetery in Redkey, Ind. Memorials: In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your local Alzheimer's chapter in his name.