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Survivors: daughter, Susan Willis and husband, Tracy Willis; son, Chris Ayers and wife, Amy Ayers. Five grandchildren, Deavin Ayers, Jaden Moyers, Bobby Ayers, Kourtney Brown and Ava Ayers; four great-grandchildren, Brylon Brogan, Waylon Moyers, Jaxxson Ayers and Lilliana Ayers due in September. Two sisters, Judy Lee Brown and husband, Travis of Texas; Velma Jean DeVault of South Carolina. Several nieces and nephews. Long-time friend, Mary Ann Collins.
The family will receive friends 10-12 noon Saturday, August 16, 2025 Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 12 noon Saturday, Rev. Ronnie Scarbro officiating. Military graveside service will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Maynardville presented by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Deavin Ayers, Bobby Ayers, James Coriell, James Paul, Brett Paul, Chris Ayers. Honorary Pallbearers: Tracy Willis, Trey Moyers, Ty Brogan. The family would like to express a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and Cooke-Campbell Mortuary. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
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