William Preston Ayer

Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Enterprise

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Posted by: Sorrells Funeral Home
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334-347-9598
Date: Jun 06 2016 4:31 PM

Mr. William Preston Ayer of Enterprise, AL passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family. He was 74.

 

Memorialization will be by cremation.

 

Mr. Ayer was born September 8, 1941 to the late Burton and Agnes Preston Ayer.  He was a member of Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Enterprise, as well as an avid sports car fan, and collector of guns. He also enjoyed radio operating and always loved his work. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Lee Ayer; one brother Martin Ayer; one sister Lorna Webb.

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contribution be made to the SOS Animal Shelter at   25944 Highway 134 # 84, Enterprise, AL 36330.

 

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joan Burney Ayer, Enterprise; four sons: Edward Wayne Ayer (Pam), Newalla, OK; John Burton Ayer (Donice), Daleville, AL; Todd William Ayer (Juleigh), Enterprise, AL; Chip Mautz (Kelley), Auburn, AL; one brother, Ted Ayer (Patricia), West Chazy, NY; nine grandchildren.

 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Care Hospice as well as Dr. Reynolds and his staff.

 

Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory of Enterprise, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. 

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