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John Ayling Obituary
John R. Ayling, 80, of Perrysburg, OH, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, with his children by his side. Born January 4, 1944, at Toledo Hospital, to Russell and Elaine (Teufel) Ayling, John was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School (1962) and the University of Toledo (1966). John was well known in the community for his involvement in high school and college basketball. He led the All-City league in high school for scoring, averaging 25 points per game. John was a member of the ROTC and, upon graduation from college, went on to serve his country in the US Army at Fort Hancock. After becoming a 1st Lieutenant, he travelled to Vietnam (1967) and was stationed in Chu Lai and Duc Pho base camps as quartermaster. Following his time in Vietnam, Mr. Ayling took his business degree and worked as a stockbroker for various brokerage firms. He was also an entrepreneur who started many Toledo businesses, including Arnie's Saloon and Silver Moon Soda Grill. During his lifetime, John had various interests and hobbies. He loved travel, photography, attending sporting events, and spending time with family. He was a long-time member of Grace Church and Cedar Creek Church in Perrysburg and donated much to charity.
Surviving Mr. Ayling is his son, Adam Ayling of Perrysburg; daughter, Erica (KC Brewington) of Montana; sister, Barb (Ken) Carmon of Bloomville; nieces and nephews; and loving partner, Nancy Smythe. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 3 - 7:00 p.m. at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio (800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH 43609) or Grace Church (601 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg OH 43551).
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June Galvin
December 18, 2024
I babysat John and his sister on Bowen Road and their boxer always supervised. John absolutely hated a bedtime ritual of cleaning his teeth. His dad asked me to personally supervise this bedtime ritual. But these two were the best kids I ever sat for. They were great together as siblings and a close loving family.
Bailey and Family
April 13, 2024
To The Friends and Family of John Ayling: it is so amazing how God puts people into your life whether it is short term or long term, the Blessing is what matters. I had the pleasure of assisting John during his later days and I am truly thankful. I now have even a better understanding of him, he and my grandmother shared the same birthday and my mother and her siblings all graduated from DeVilbiss. Our hearts are with you during this loss to earth, but know that John will forever be alive through every life that he touched while on earth. He is now at Everlasting Peace, God Bless!!
Doug Brown, Reno NV
March 30, 2024
My friendship with John goes all the way back to grade school where we were both halfbacks for the DeVeaux Blue Devils. We remained close friends for the rest of our lives. He was a great guy who would do anything for you. I will miss my visits with him when I am back to Toledo. Take care John on your final step of Life. God is with you.
Doug Brown
Mo Kocher, Florida
March 30, 2024
Sorry to hear of John's passing. His family and mine were members of Pilgrim Church. He was an great man and basketball player. We were basketball team mates on some very good teams. Rest in peace in B/B heaven.
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Anne Moore Scheiner
March 29, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. We were friends at the University of Toledo and I enjoyed watching him play basketball in those years. Many times he gave me rides from the Detroit airport to Toledo to see my mother when she was very sick. He was a kind and caring man.
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Joan Moon
March 29, 2024
Our condolences. We met Nancy and John while traveling together in Vietnam with the D.O.V.E. group. What a memorable experience. A life well lived. Chuck and Joan Moon
Chuck O´Shea jr
March 29, 2024
Some of my fondest memories were the pickup basketball games we used to have in the 80s. I was younger and just out of college. Afterwords we word all go to lunch somewhere. Love all of the stories he would tell. He was always respectful to me. He was a great shooter and that didn´t change as he got older. He was a class act. I´m sure John will find a hoop in heaven.
John Bergener
March 28, 2024
John was a distant friend but a friend nonetheless. One of the best "pure shooters" in Toledo City League basketball history.
Susan Hawkins horton
March 28, 2024
I met John in 1981. I was a flight attendant for Liberty Airlines & John was a board member. We had mutual friends and our paths crossed several times over several years. He was a great friend. Hugs to his family.
Dan Simrell
March 28, 2024
So sorry to hear of John's passing. So many great memories. We were basketball and baseball teammates at DeVilbiss. We worked together at MacDonalds on Laskey road. We lived together in White Hall at University of Toledo.
So thankful for his friendship.
Dan Simrell
Mike & Mary Passino
March 28, 2024
So very saddened to hear of John´s passing. May he rest in peace. Comfort and prayers for you all. We will miss seeing him at church and UT games. We are currently traveling so regret we cannot visit you. But hope to connect with you in the near future. Maybe at the Silver Moon. Hugs to all.
Dale williams
March 28, 2024
John was one of the good guys.
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