Obituary of Larry G. Ayers

Mitchell Larry G. Ayers, 74, of Mitchell, died Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. Born December 19, 1939 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Lawrence and Mary (Lafferty) Hatfield. He married Mary Pemberton on December 19, 1977 and she survives. He served in the Indiana National Guard then served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years. He retired in 1976 as a Petty Officer First Class from the U.S. Navy after seventeen years. He was a radar repairman at NWSC Crane for twenty years retiring in 1997. He had worked at Walmart as a greeter and was known as the sticker man. He was a charter member of the Stargazer Astronomy Club, a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion and former member of ABATE. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Mitchell; a daughter, Melissa Sergent and husband, Jay, of Mitchell; a son, Richard Ayers of Bedford; three grandchildren, PFC Zachary Verseman of Ft. Bragg, NC, Richard Ayers-Sergent and Derrick Ayers both of Bedford; three great grandchildren, Tristan, Haley and Kamron; three sisters, Janet Patton and Robin Hatfield both of Bedford and Holly Chaput of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Edward Hatfield both of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Dayton Hall and a brother, Mark Hatfield. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 28th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Frank Ira officiating. Military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until the hour of service on Thursday, August 28th. Casual dress is requested. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the family to offset medical expenses.