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William A. Ayres

1926 - 2013

William A. Ayres obituary, 1926-2013, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

William Ayres Obituary

William A. Ayres, 86, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Thursday at Arborlawn United Methodist Church. Private graveside service. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: Donations may be made to Arborlawn United Methodist Church Foundation Fund or Building Fund, 5001 Briarhaven, Fort Worth, Texas 76109. William was born July 1, 1926, to Byrle and Mable Ayres. He was born in the Arlington Heights neighborhood, on Madeline Place. Bill graduated from Arlington Heights High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Japan right after World War II. Upon his discharge from the Navy he attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. After graduation in 1949, he and Wini Sue McBride were married in Fredericksburg. Bill was a food broker and traveled a lot, but always had time for his family. He loved playing golf at Ridglea Country Club where he served on the board for a few years. He was a member of Arborlawn United Methodist Church and taught an adult Sunday school class for 39 years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nedra Jones. Bill and Wini were so fortunate to have such a loving and close family. Survivors: Wife of 63 years, Wini Ayres; son, Bill Ayres Jr.; daughters, Nan Sims and husband, Edward, Rui Kelly; grandchildren, Ashley and Hans Peeders, Kara and Chris Ford, Lindsay Ayres, Cliff and Julie Stegall, Eric Stone and Morgan Kelly; and great-grandchildren, Ellison Peeders, Landon Ford and Adelaide Peeders.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2013.

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Nancy Altaras

February 27, 2023

Still sad to lose this remarkable man who was Nan´s father, it´s hard to lose our loved one´s but I know everyone will be united in Heaven one day, and what a huge celebration that will be!

Michelle Beatty

March 18, 2013

Many happy memories were shared between our Father and Mr. Ayres playing golf at RCC. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. John, Mark and Michelle Beatty.

Dell Smith Wood

March 7, 2013

Mrs. Ayres, Bill, Nan, Rui, and families,
I was so sorry to read about Mr. Ayres. I remember your family from First Methodist. Later, Nan and I met again at Texas Wesleyan. All of you are in my prayers.

Jeff Blitch

March 7, 2013

Rui and family. I am sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Williams

March 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 6, 2013

Bill and Mrs. Ayres,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was always a joy to talk to. My prayers are with you.
Sharon Garza
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Nan

March 6, 2013

You were the best dad in the whole wide world!! I love you and can't wait to see you again!!!

AAHS Class of 1959

March 6, 2013

Our thoughts are with during this time of sadness.

Lill O'Neall Gentry

March 5, 2013

Great memories and lots of love from the O'Neall family.

March 5, 2013

Bill, Olga and I are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom & Olga Griffin
Edwards,CO

Angela Berry

March 5, 2013

Nan - I am so very sorry for your loss. All my thoughts and prayers are with you! Big hugs for all, especially Cliff and Kara!

Angie

Deb Chester Maclin

March 5, 2013

Funny funny Cookie Man-when I think of you I think of a big smile-my parents Earl and Jane Chester loved you and your wonderful wife, my prayers to the family, Debra Chester Maclin

Nicki Hodge

March 5, 2013

Rui...Condolences and prayers to you & your family.

March 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Love to you, Leon, Renate and Ashleigh Wheeler

David Bloxom

March 5, 2013

Bill...Sorry about your dad passing..David and Julia Bloxom

Karen Roe Furr

March 5, 2013

Rui and family, I am thinking and praying for your sweet family! These first days are so difficult, but as time passes, all those sweet remembrances just keep getting sweeter and will bring you so much happiness when they come to mind. You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful man for a father!

Robin Sanders Long

March 5, 2013

Rui and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Love you Rui

William Peters

March 5, 2013

Bill....Very sorry for your loss...I'm sure he is smiling down on you and your family...Your friend forever in N.J
Bill Peters

Sylvia Shoemate

March 5, 2013

My condolences to the family. It was an honor to know Mr. Ayres. He was one of the nicest people I've ever met. He will be missed. R.I.P.

Sharon Loveall

March 5, 2013

My dad sat at the lunch table with Mr. Ayers at Stonegate and I got to talk with Mr. Ayers every day for the week I was with my dad in Fort Worth. He was an incredibly sweet man, loved to talk about his work and his wife. It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to have met him. My sincere condolences to the family. His presence and conversation will be missed by my dad and the other gentlemen around table #9.

Majel Cooper

March 5, 2013

So saddened by your loss, Nan. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Melanye Valentine Cochran

March 5, 2013

Nan, I am so sorry to hear about your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Nancy Altaras

March 5, 2013

Hi Nan, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, I know exactly where Madeline Place is. It's hard to lose one's father, I lost mine back in 2008. It was interesting that your father was stationed in Japan, bet he had some interesting stories to tell about WWII. Also, I am sorry about Randy's passing too. Someone told me you all were divorced, and had children. It's hard to let go but I know you were always a strong person. I wish I knew how to bring our loved ones back, guess I wished everyone lived forever but I guess God and Jesus have plans we don't see. I do know we will all be united in heaven one day, and it will be joyous! Again, my deepest sympathy on your loss, they may be gone, but will always remain in our hearts. Sincerely, Nancy

Keith Crow

March 5, 2013

My condolences to Nan and your wonderful family. He was a strong Christian man and is in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Lyn Wesley

March 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss Rui.

Sandy Hardwick

March 4, 2013

Sending each of you love, healing and compassion and moments to cherish your husband, dad and grandfather!!

CarlaBeth Horton

March 4, 2013

Prayers go out to your family.

Pat Woodward Poulter

March 4, 2013

He lives forever in your hearts.

D'Ann & David Woodle

March 4, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this time.

Rui Kelly

March 4, 2013

I will miss you terribly, daddy. I love you so much.

David L. O'Neal

March 4, 2013

Condolences to a wonderful, solid family in your time of grief.

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