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John Ayres Obituary
Knoxville, TN
John Anderson Ayres, III, passed away at the age of 63 on October 24, 2015. John's great-grandfather, Brown Ayres, served as the President of the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. John earned his BS degrees in Accounting and History from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Anderson Ayres, Jr. and Frances Ayres Nelson; brother, William C. Ayres; grandparents, Dr. Virgil and Maggie Crowder, and Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson Ayres, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Priscilla Ayres; his son, Steven Ayres; brother-in-law, Robert Powers; and several other extended family members.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Click Funeral Home and Cremations, 9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Young Williams Animal Shelter, 3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 215-6599. Condolences may be left for the family at www.clickfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ayres
4 Entries
Frank Ragsdale
October 30, 2015
Priscilla and Steven,
So Sorry for your loss. Kathy and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
M Davis
October 28, 2015
My heart goes out to the Ayres family. Like Jesus you will also cry over the loss of your love one (John 11:35). Like Jesus also trust God and believe in his power over death (John 11:42).
Andrew Morton
October 28, 2015
Dear Ayres family, So very sorry for your loss. Both John and Frances were good friends of mine,
and Terrell and Brown were comtempories of mine.
I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Andy
October 28, 2015
Priscilla, we are so sorry for your and Steven's loss. Another member of our Westwood family is gone. Thinking of you with much love, Margy Ragsdale.
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