1928
2015
Carl H. Ayers, Sr.
Sylvania, GA - Carl H. Ayers, Sr., age 86, departed life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The Belgreen, Alabama native was a United States Navy veteran. Carl was an entrepreneur and business owner in Augusta, Georgia for many years before settling with his family in Sylvania, Georgia in 1977. He founded Sylvania Ford-Mercury and served as President and CEO until his retirement in 1992. He was an avid outdoorsman and an active member of McDonald Baptist Church in Screven County, Georgia.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Betty L. Ayers; daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Barnie Beasley; son, Phillip Ayers; grandchildren Heather Terry (Wes), Ryan Beasley, Dori Still (Cole), and Duff Ayers (Ashley); and great-grandchildren Claire Terry, Emma Grayce Terry, and Easton Still. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl H. Ayers, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM at McDonald Baptist Church in Screven County, with Rev. David Buie and Dr. Jack Gatlin officiating. Pallbearers include Jimmy Scott, Wilton Stubbs, Michael McBride, Ryan Beasley, Duff Ayers and Cole Still. The congregation of McDonald Baptist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Remembrances: Shriner's Hospital for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com
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March 30, 2015
Donnie & Dorothy Bennett
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
March 29, 2015
May God comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
March 26, 2015
Rosalyn Brownlee
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. All are in my prayers for GOD'S peace! Rosalyn Brownlee
March 26, 2015
David Moncus
Sorry to hear about your loss
March 26, 2015
Shirley Salter
Remember memories are a gift from God that death can not destroy,
with deepest sympathy, Phil & Shirley Salter
March 25, 2015
Ronnie & Susie Ward
So sorry for your loss.. Ours prayers, love and thoughts are with you all..
March 25, 2015
Ellen Taylor
Please accept my sympathy
March 25, 2015
Jerry & Peggy Beasley
March 25, 2015
Jerry/Peggy Beasley
May the love of a father set the stander for a very loving family. You may not agree with him, but you always knew were he stood. Mack & Peggy
March 25, 2015
Phyllis Bennett-Hodges
So sorry for your loss, he's with God now. Will be praying.
March 25, 2015
Ginger Gregory
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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