James William Ayers

Dear Maggie, Nate and Brandon, I was very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a fine man and a wonderful example for the people he came in contact with. I first met Jim about 20 years ago thru Johnsburg baseball. We served on the youth league board together for many years. We would always see each other around town and Jim always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He just wanted to make the community/world a better place. AND HE DID!
God Bless.
Frank Cavanaugh

Jim and I worked several softball games together He was a wonderful person. I had so much respect for him. I will miss him God Bless.

I am VERY sorry to hear the passing of Jim. I had just talked to him a week or so before he passed. He was a GREAT asset to the people he talked to..and to our Aflac clients.
Dennis Cassens
I hired Jim with Aflac.

Maggie and Family, I only wish I had known Jim, as he sounds like such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your great memories help ease the pain. Sincerely, Terry Penningroth

To the Ayers Family: My condolences for your loss. I met Jim at Affordable Insurance for the first time last year. Really friendly man, and down to earth guy. I can tell he had a big heart, and I wish I got to know him more. Thanks for the laughs Jim. - Lilo Cardenas

My cousin Jim was a great guy. I have very fond memories of our family visiting the Ayers family when I was growing up in Waterloo,Iowa.Jim was always fun to be around and had a good sense of humor.The Peterson and Ayers families enjoyed many summer picnics at Byrnes and Gates Parks in Waterloo,Iowa.GOD BLESS JIMS loved ones.

Maggie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I too, lost my husband to cancer 8 years ago. I know that your sons will help you through this sad time.
My sympathy to you,
Cindy Kraling Mensink

My wife Jane's "Uncle Jim" was quite the character. His puns and jokes were notoriously of the "groaner" variety, but he never failed to make you smile. Always a prankster, while playing cards or board games he would hold the winning cards in his hand, intentionally not playing them just to see how long he could keep the game going. He could strike up a conversation with anyone at anytime--and usually did--and in the process make them feel like they were the most interesting person in the room. One of his favorite past-times was officiating at ball games, which was how he met Maggie, his sweet wife. Officiating was such an important part of his life that at the conclusion of his memorial service his friends and family sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" while the church organist played the tune in a very traditional "ball park" style, after which the officiating pastor yelled "play ball." This up-beat and non-traditional ending fit both the occasion and the man himself. He will be missed.

Jim, it was a privilege to work a ball game w/ you over the years, you always kept your sense-of-humor, no matter how crazy it got:> RIP blue

Sports, humor, insurance. Sounds like he was someone I'd like. I'm sorry for your loss.

Dan Hickey
Hickey Financial Group -Allstate

I first met Jim and Maggie when I babysat Nate and Brandon, and later was an employee for Jim, when they lived in Rochester. His sense of humor and love of family were inspiring. My thoughts and prayers are with Maggie, Nate and Brandon.

Rest in Peace, my friend. You will be missed.

We are very saddened by Jim's passing. He officiated games for three of our four kids over the span of 15-18 years. The most recent being this past July for softball. He always had time to catch up on our kid's sports lives outside of Johnsburg. The ball fields or courts will never be the same without him.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

To the Ayers Family. I am saddend to hear of Jim's passing. I new Jim well, and it was a pleasure working with him in Rochester sports, particularly Youth Basketball. Rest in Peace My Friend.

Dear Ayers Family i am saddened to hear Of Jim's Passing he was a very cool guy i spent time with him when i was little he was at my church Joyful Harvest and i will miss him

I was very saddened to hear of the news of Jim's passing. I considered him a genuine, kind, very friendly man who always had a good word for anyone he came into contact with. I always enjoyed seeing when he came around JHS to cheer on his kids athletic events or just to convince me to consider his insurance offers. Jim will be very much missed.

I am so very sorry to hear the news. Mr. Ayers was an amazing man who really touched the lives of so many young people. I umpired for Mr. Ayers and also played soccer with Nate. You could always tell he really enjoyed his family and extended that joy onto the many ball fields he spent time in. My deepest condolences to the Ayers family.

Bryan Riley

We pray for Jim and his family. -John S. Gotter

I am so sorry for your loss Jim and I refereed many times together he was a great guy he always had a smile on his face.

Ray LaFrancis