Malcolm “Mike” Bunn Ayers
August 6, 1945 ~ January 25, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Malcolm "Mike" Bunn Ayers, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 6, 1945, he was the son of the late James Haskey Ayers and Daisey Ruth Newell Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ron Ayers; sisters, Lettie Ruth Sneed, and Marie Evans.
Mike was a mechanic at Don Bulluck Chevrolet, Eagle Transport and Ryder Truck Company for many years. He was a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was a member of the Young at Heart (YAH). He was also a member of the West Edgecombe Ruritan Club. Mike was disabled for 30 years and he fought a good fight. He liked sitting in his recliner and watching western movies on tv.
Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 53 years, Ann Shelton Land Ayers; and son, Michael Scott Ayers. He is also survived by brothers, Jim Ayers and wife, Diane, and Fred Ayers and wife, Susan; and sister, Connie Hicks and husband, Robert.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Jeff Chappell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Marc Sliver and Dr. Josh Dowd of Wake Med., Dr. Richard Michal, nurse Frankie, staff at Rocky Mount Family Medical and Nash Hospice for their care and support of Mike and our family.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Mike's name to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC Hwy. 43, North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 1/27, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 1/27, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Jeff Chappell officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 1/27, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Were truly sadden to learn of Mike passing. We a Carmen’s Mobile Repair would like to extend our sympathy to his wife, son and brother Fred. He will be missed by all.
Our love and prayers are with you, Ann, as you face a new life ahead! You have been an icon to the world for the love and devotion you have given to Mike. He certainly was a man who loved his family and his church. You are surrounded by people who loved you both.
We are truely sorry for your loss .Mike will be missed by all. It was a honor to have been able to talk and work with mike in some things in the community over the years . Mike was a great warrior.
Like the Apostle Paul, Mike fought the good fight, he finished the course, and he kept the faith. We send our sincerest sympathy and our heartfelt love.
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 13,4)