Harry LeeAYERSwas born August 31, 1929, in Alderson, WV, and passed away April 16, 2024 in Spokane, WA.
He attended school and worked at a pharmacy in Alderson, WV, and was a member of the Old
Greenbriar Baptist Church alongside his family. He later joined the U.S. Army. Harry served 21 years, spending time in England, Germany, Italy, Korea, and the US before retiring as First Sargeant.
When he was in England, he met and wed the love of his love, Ann.
He was a numismatist and philatelist.
He also collected militaria (such as badges, buttons, and postcards) and had a general collection of toy cars, old and new.
His passion was buying and selling collectibles.
Harry had many friends in the community.
He donated to the Union Gospel Mission, Meals on Wheels, Spokane Humane Society, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Harry Ayers is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Patricia (Granger) Ayers; Parents, Lonnie E Ayers, and Gertrude F (Woolwine) Ayers; and sister, Frances C (Ayers) Canterbury. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ayers; Son, Robert Ayers (Julie); Grandchildren Brian Ayers (Candace) and Kendall Ayers (Jody); four great-grandchildren and two grandnephews.
Harry will be forever remembered.
Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with his
care.
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