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Darryl Ayers Obituary

Darryl L. Ayers, Darryl was a 3rd generation Orlandoan. He was a medical doctor specializing in OBGYN. Darryl was predeceased by his father Robert David Ayers and his mother Dolores Tootsie Ayers. He had three children, Darryl Jr., Zach, and Hillary. He had three grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Robert David Ayers Jr., Sister, Barbra Sue Dick, and brother Grady G. Ayers. He has numerous nieces and nephews. He had a successful OBGYN practice in Winter Park, FL until a stroke at 49 years old left him disabled for the last 22 years of his life. Despite his physical limitations he carried on with a wonderful spirit and positivity. He was a special man loved by his family, friends, and patients. Darryl was 72 years old. Services are at the First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street in Orlando, FL on January the 7th, 2023 at 11:30 am.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2023.

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Susan Kuhn

April 12, 2025

Dr. Ayer´s delivered my son by C-section. I trusted him and was appreciative of his care for me. RIP

Lele

June 12, 2024

I cared for Dr. Ayers at a senior living facility and I really enjoyed being around him. He is/was a very humble, sweet and respectful gentleman. I know I was supposed to be the highlight of my resident's day when I came to work but Dr. Ayers was truly the highlight of my day. I couldn't wait to come to work to see and talk to him. No words can explain how loving he was.

Dotty Harkins

January 7, 2023

I have the best memories of working with Dr Ayers and his staff of Betty, Cynthia, Marge and Lisa. Betty and I were his nurses and I remember how kind and respectful he was to all his female patients. I was impressed with his style from the first day I worked with him. I respected him and enjoyed his generous social events especially on holidays. I remember one day he came in the office after having hit a hole in one on the golf course. None of us were golfers and I think our reaction was pretty disappointing to him that day!! He was a great teacher and I gained such insight and knowledge from him professionally that I kept working into my late 60’s, just as I think he would have done (in good health). He loved his children and always talked about them in the office, they were just babies when I was there, saying his swanky new Porsche was going to be saved for his son! I know his impact in the lives he touched will be remembered by his devoted patients and without a doubt by this humble nurse and friend. May he find everlasting peace and love forever.

Dotty Harkins

January 7, 2023

My 6 years of working with Dr Ayers were a joy. I LOVED working in his Lakemont Ave office with Betty, Marge, Cynthia and Lisa as our office mgr. Dr Ayers talked about saving his new Porsche for his sons back then. He had the best patient relationships and kindness with everyone in the office. I hated leaving due to a move, and have always cherished those wonderful years in his practice. He was a special man who would occasionally try to impress his all -female -non -golfing staff with a great golf story which would make our eyes roll! I will never forget him and the years I grew professionally in his office. He will remain in my heart always. My condolences are giant hugs to the family of a wonderful man.

Jennifer Yeaman

January 6, 2023

I´ll never forget Dr. Ayers. I went into labor on a Sunday in September of 1990 and my doctor was away. Dr. Ayers came by the hospital around noon just to introduce himself and to tell me he´d be back later when it was time for my daughter to be born, which ended up being shortly after 5:00 pm. He had his young son with him on this early Sunday afternoon. I was impressed with that. He made me feel so comfortable in the absence of Dr. Guarneri. I´ll never forget him. We had a very smooth delivery of our baby girl.

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