Harold Gene Ayers

December 1, 1940 - April 20, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Harold Gene Ayers, 79, of Hilham, TN, will be held at 2 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the New Hope Cemetery in the New Hope community of Jackson County, TN. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. He passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Signature Health Care in Algood, TN. He was born December 1, 1940, in Overton County, TN, to the late Elmer Mitchell Ayers and Bessie Fisk Ayers. On February 1, 1968, he was married to Opal Dean Ramsey Ayers, who survives. He was a retired tool and die maker, and a member of the New Hope Community Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Daughter: Geneva Ayers; 3 Brothers: George Ayers, Elmer Ayers, and David Ayers; and 2 Sisters: Reba Thompson and Frances Boles. Survivors include his Wife: Opal Dean Ramsey Ayers of Hilham, TN; 1 Son: Jeff (Melinda) Ayers of Hilham, TN; 2 Grandchildren: Ethan Ayers and Sarah Ayers, both of Hilham, TN; and 2 Sisters: Faye Anderson and Brenda (Jack) Buck, all of Livingston, TN. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive. Bro. Mike Ayers and Bro. Phillip Morgan will officiate at the services.