James F. Ayers
April 4, 1928 - January 19, 2021
Petersburg, Pennsylvania - James F. Ayers, 92, passed away peacefully at his home January 19, 2021 into the arms of his lord and savior with his granddaughter by his side.
He was born April 4, 1928 in Barree Township, Huntingdon County to the late Ruth Rachael and Harry T. Ayers. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Whitesel on September 22, 1947. Mrs. Ayers preceded him in death on November 13, 2012.
James is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. Peters and husband, Robert of Huntingdon; a son, Barry J. Ayers and spouse, James Lee of Maui, Hawaii; a granddaughter, Heather Wilson and husband, Michael of Petersburg; a grandson, James R. Peters and partner, Henrietta Tsosie of Philadelphia; his beloved great-granddaughter, Regan Piper Wilson whom he lovingly referred to as his "little Sweetheart" and took great joy in watching her grow. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond, Earl, Harry, William, Donald and Jacob plus a set of twins.
James was a lifelong member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Manor Hill where in past years he served on various committees and had taught Sunday school. He shared his love for the Lord with many and enjoyed writing songs of praise and loved to sing them in numerous church services.
Mr. Ayers lived in Huntingdon County all his life. He had worked for a brief time with his brother, Donald in logging, then for Harbison - Walker Brickyard in Mount Union, and New Holland Equipment in Belleville. In 1963, he went to work for Penn State at the Forest Resources sawmill in Stone Valley and transferred from there to the Penn State Forest Resources Laboratory as a research technician working on forest genetics projects. Thru Penn State he attended the National Lumber Grading School in Memphis, Tennessee and became an accredited national lumber grader. He taught lumber grading classes through Penn States Forestry Department and worked with lumber companies in the state educating their staff in lumber grading. He retired from Penn State in 1991.
He and his wife, Betty had enjoyed traveling and visited Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and went on many bus trips. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, car racing, and gardening with his daughter. He was always ready to lend a hand and help friends and neighbors and would often share many stories about his life growing up. He was truly devoted to his family and to his lord and savior Jesus Christ and shared that devotion with many. James was an amazing man and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated and compassionate Family Hospice staff for the loving care they gave. The family could not have done it without them.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23 at Faith United Methodist Church, Route 305, Manor Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 8932 Greenwood Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 or to Family Hospice, 6680 Town Center Blvd., Huntingdon, PA 16652
Arrangements are under the care of the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
April 4, 1928 - January 19, 2021
Petersburg, Pennsylvania - James F. Ayers, 92, passed away peacefully at his home January 19, 2021 into the arms of his lord and savior with his granddaughter by his side.
He was born April 4, 1928 in Barree Township, Huntingdon County to the late Ruth Rachael and Harry T. Ayers. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Whitesel on September 22, 1947. Mrs. Ayers preceded him in death on November 13, 2012.
James is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. Peters and husband, Robert of Huntingdon; a son, Barry J. Ayers and spouse, James Lee of Maui, Hawaii; a granddaughter, Heather Wilson and husband, Michael of Petersburg; a grandson, James R. Peters and partner, Henrietta Tsosie of Philadelphia; his beloved great-granddaughter, Regan Piper Wilson whom he lovingly referred to as his "little Sweetheart" and took great joy in watching her grow. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond, Earl, Harry, William, Donald and Jacob plus a set of twins.
James was a lifelong member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Manor Hill where in past years he served on various committees and had taught Sunday school. He shared his love for the Lord with many and enjoyed writing songs of praise and loved to sing them in numerous church services.
Mr. Ayers lived in Huntingdon County all his life. He had worked for a brief time with his brother, Donald in logging, then for Harbison - Walker Brickyard in Mount Union, and New Holland Equipment in Belleville. In 1963, he went to work for Penn State at the Forest Resources sawmill in Stone Valley and transferred from there to the Penn State Forest Resources Laboratory as a research technician working on forest genetics projects. Thru Penn State he attended the National Lumber Grading School in Memphis, Tennessee and became an accredited national lumber grader. He taught lumber grading classes through Penn States Forestry Department and worked with lumber companies in the state educating their staff in lumber grading. He retired from Penn State in 1991.
He and his wife, Betty had enjoyed traveling and visited Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and went on many bus trips. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, car racing, and gardening with his daughter. He was always ready to lend a hand and help friends and neighbors and would often share many stories about his life growing up. He was truly devoted to his family and to his lord and savior Jesus Christ and shared that devotion with many. James was an amazing man and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated and compassionate Family Hospice staff for the loving care they gave. The family could not have done it without them.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23 at Faith United Methodist Church, Route 305, Manor Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 8932 Greenwood Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 or to Family Hospice, 6680 Town Center Blvd., Huntingdon, PA 16652
Arrangements are under the care of the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
James F. Ayers
April 4, 1928 - January 19, 2021
Petersburg, Pennsylvania - James F. Ayers, 92, passed away peacefully at his home January 19, 2021 into the arms of his lord and savior with his granddaughter by his side.
He was born April 4, 1928 in Barree Township, Huntingdon County to the late Ruth Rachael and Harry T. Ayers. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Whitesel on September 22, 1947. Mrs. Ayers preceded him in death on November 13, 2012.
James is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. Peters and husband, Robert of Huntingdon; a son, Barry J. Ayers and spouse, James Lee of Maui, Hawaii; a granddaughter, Heather Wilson and husband, Michael of Petersburg; a grandson, James R. Peters and partner, Henrietta Tsosie of Philadelphia; his beloved great-granddaughter, Regan Piper Wilson whom he lovingly referred to as his "little Sweetheart" and took great joy in watching her grow. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond, Earl, Harry, William, Donald and Jacob plus a set of twins.
James was a lifelong member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Manor Hill where in past years he served on various committees and had taught Sunday school. He shared his love for the Lord with many and enjoyed writing songs of praise and loved to sing them in numerous church services.
Mr. Ayers lived in Huntingdon County all his life. He had worked for a brief time with his brother, Donald in logging, then for Harbison - Walker Brickyard in Mount Union, and New Holland Equipment in Belleville. In 1963, he went to work for Penn State at the Forest Resources sawmill in Stone Valley and transferred from there to the Penn State Forest Resources Laboratory as a research technician working on forest genetics projects. Thru Penn State he attended the National Lumber Grading School in Memphis, Tennessee and became an accredited national lumber grader. He taught lumber grading classes through Penn States Forestry Department and worked with lumber companies in the state educating their staff in lumber grading. He retired from Penn State in 1991.
He and his wife, Betty had enjoyed traveling and visited Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and went on many bus trips. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, car racing, and gardening with his daughter. He was always ready to lend a hand and help friends and neighbors and would often share many stories about his life growing up. He was truly devoted to his family and to his lord and savior Jesus Christ and shared that devotion with many. James was an amazing man and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated and compassionate Family Hospice staff for the loving care they gave. The family could not have done it without them.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23 at Faith United Methodist Church, Route 305, Manor Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 8932 Greenwood Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 or to Family Hospice, 6680 Town Center Blvd., Huntingdon, PA 16652
Arrangements are under the care of the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
April 4, 1928 - January 19, 2021
Petersburg, Pennsylvania - James F. Ayers, 92, passed away peacefully at his home January 19, 2021 into the arms of his lord and savior with his granddaughter by his side.
He was born April 4, 1928 in Barree Township, Huntingdon County to the late Ruth Rachael and Harry T. Ayers. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Whitesel on September 22, 1947. Mrs. Ayers preceded him in death on November 13, 2012.
James is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. Peters and husband, Robert of Huntingdon; a son, Barry J. Ayers and spouse, James Lee of Maui, Hawaii; a granddaughter, Heather Wilson and husband, Michael of Petersburg; a grandson, James R. Peters and partner, Henrietta Tsosie of Philadelphia; his beloved great-granddaughter, Regan Piper Wilson whom he lovingly referred to as his "little Sweetheart" and took great joy in watching her grow. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond, Earl, Harry, William, Donald and Jacob plus a set of twins.
James was a lifelong member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Manor Hill where in past years he served on various committees and had taught Sunday school. He shared his love for the Lord with many and enjoyed writing songs of praise and loved to sing them in numerous church services.
Mr. Ayers lived in Huntingdon County all his life. He had worked for a brief time with his brother, Donald in logging, then for Harbison - Walker Brickyard in Mount Union, and New Holland Equipment in Belleville. In 1963, he went to work for Penn State at the Forest Resources sawmill in Stone Valley and transferred from there to the Penn State Forest Resources Laboratory as a research technician working on forest genetics projects. Thru Penn State he attended the National Lumber Grading School in Memphis, Tennessee and became an accredited national lumber grader. He taught lumber grading classes through Penn States Forestry Department and worked with lumber companies in the state educating their staff in lumber grading. He retired from Penn State in 1991.
He and his wife, Betty had enjoyed traveling and visited Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and went on many bus trips. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, car racing, and gardening with his daughter. He was always ready to lend a hand and help friends and neighbors and would often share many stories about his life growing up. He was truly devoted to his family and to his lord and savior Jesus Christ and shared that devotion with many. James was an amazing man and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated and compassionate Family Hospice staff for the loving care they gave. The family could not have done it without them.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23 at Faith United Methodist Church, Route 305, Manor Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 8932 Greenwood Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 or to Family Hospice, 6680 Town Center Blvd., Huntingdon, PA 16652
Arrangements are under the care of the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
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