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Donald Ayers '50 June 14, 2016 9:53 AM updated: June 14, 2016 9:56 AM
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home—Linden obituary
202 N. Main
P.O. Box 389
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5211
Donald Lewis Ayers
August 15, 1926 - June 3, 2016
Donald Jack Ayers passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016. Mr. Ayers was born August 15, 1926 in Linden, TX to Jessie and Robena Ayers.
He lived in Linden all his life, and after finishing high school he joined the Navy and served from November 1944 to August 1945. His company was ordered to the Pacific when the war ended. He was a SKD 3/C (Storekeeper) stationed at Port Chicago, California.
He then went to Texas A&M, College Station and graduated May 1950. He was a teacher and school Superintendent at Avinger for 17 years and Hughes Springs for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Ayers of 64 years; one son, Michael Ayers; one daughter, Kitsy and David Caperton; one grandson, Kyle and Elizabeth Caperton; one granddaughter, Kelli and Sunny Sajnani; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Abigail and Stephen Caperton.
His wishes will be carried out with a graveside service in the Caves Springs Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 with Bro. Bryan Baggett officiating and burial is under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
The family will receive friends for 4:00-5:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the funeral home.
VISITATION
Sunday
5
Jun
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home—Linden
202 N. Main
P.O. Box 389
Linden, TX 75563
GRAVESIDE
Monday
6
Jun
10:30 AM
Caves Springs Cemetery
Cemetery Details
LOCATION
Caves Springs Cemetery
202 N. Main
P.O. Box 389
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5211
Donald Lewis Ayers
August 15, 1926 - June 3, 2016
Donald Jack Ayers passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016. Mr. Ayers was born August 15, 1926 in Linden, TX to Jessie and Robena Ayers.
He lived in Linden all his life, and after finishing high school he joined the Navy and served from November 1944 to August 1945. His company was ordered to the Pacific when the war ended. He was a SKD 3/C (Storekeeper) stationed at Port Chicago, California.
He then went to Texas A&M, College Station and graduated May 1950. He was a teacher and school Superintendent at Avinger for 17 years and Hughes Springs for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Ayers of 64 years; one son, Michael Ayers; one daughter, Kitsy and David Caperton; one grandson, Kyle and Elizabeth Caperton; one granddaughter, Kelli and Sunny Sajnani; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Abigail and Stephen Caperton.
His wishes will be carried out with a graveside service in the Caves Springs Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 with Bro. Bryan Baggett officiating and burial is under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
The family will receive friends for 4:00-5:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the funeral home.
VISITATION
Sunday
5
Jun
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home—Linden
202 N. Main
P.O. Box 389
Linden, TX 75563
GRAVESIDE
Monday
6
Jun
10:30 AM
Caves Springs Cemetery
Cemetery Details
LOCATION
Caves Springs Cemetery
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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